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UK Courts Void Jackdaw, Rosebank Approvals Over Climate Risks

7/9/2026

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After the UK judge ruled consent for Jackdaw unlawful, Edinburgh’s Court of Session ruled Jackdaw and Rosebank approvals unlawful for ignoring climate impact.
Adura’s report estimates up to 35.8 million tonnes CO2, and replacing LNG would avoid four million tonnes and cut import emissions by 20%.
Tessa Khan said Jackdaw will not affect bills or UK gas supply, and Greenpeace’s Doug Parr called emissions claims reckless, saying project breaches the 1.5 °C limit.

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After the UK judge ruled consent for Jackdaw unlawful, Edinburgh’s Court of Session ruled Jackdaw and Rosebank approvals unlawful for ignoring climate impact.
Adura’s report estimates up to 35.8 million tonnes CO2, and replacing LNG would avoid four million tonnes and cut import emissions by 20%.
Tessa Khan said Jackdaw will not affect bills or UK gas supply, and Greenpeace’s Doug Parr called emissions claims reckless, saying project breaches the 1.5 °C limit.