Reuters · October 14, 2026

Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh Says Jackdaw Gas Field Decision Is Imminent

• Britain's energy minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said at an industry event on Wednesday that her department has all the information on the Jackdaw gas field and that a decision on whether to allow its development will be imminent, according to the report.
• Fahnbulleh said a decision on the Rosebank oil and gas field will take longer, according to the report.
• Jackdaw is operated by Adura, a joint venture between Equinor and Shell; Rosebank is 80% owned by Adura and 20% by Ithaca Energy, according to the report.
• Greenpeace and Uplift challenged the projects in court over their treatment of downstream emissions; the original approvals were overturned and fresh applications were made in 2025, according to the report.

Statements and ownership figures are as reported by Reuters. The court challenge by Greenpeace and Uplift is documented in the source; no response from Adura, Equinor or Shell is documented in the source. Original headline: "UK Jackdaw gas field decision is imminent, says Britain's energy minister".