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Rosebank Delay Threatens UK Energy Plans | UK News
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Britain’s biggest untapped oil field, Rosebank, faces a major delay—pushing production to 2027 after critical drilling gear plunged 1,100 meters into the North Sea. No injuries occurred, but the setback means the field won’t help power the UK this winter. As the new government weighs approving new drilling amid pressure to boost energy security and curb costs, climate activists and some politicians warn of “climate vandalism.” With decisions looming after August consultations, and legal challenges still hanging over both Rosebank and Jackdaw, environmental groups are preparing for more lawsuits if drilling proceeds—focusing on ecological and health risks.
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