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Equinor Warns Rejecting Rosebank, Jackdaw Would Hurt UK Energy

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC · How we work

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Equinor CEO Anders Opedal warned that rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw would damage UK energy security.
He told the Energy Intelligence Forum in London that investors would doubt Britain’s attractiveness.
Greenpeace and Uplift won a court challenge over downstream emissions and forced fresh applications in 2025.
Jackdaw’s decision may be announced within days after the October 8 by-election.
If approved, Jackdaw could start gas production this winter using existing infrastructure.

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Equinor CEO Anders Opedal warned that rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw would damage UK energy security.
He told the Energy Intelligence Forum in London that investors would doubt Britain’s attractiveness.
Greenpeace and Uplift won a court challenge over downstream emissions and forced fresh applications in 2025.
Jackdaw’s decision may be announced within days after the October 8 by-election.
If approved, Jackdaw could start gas production this winter using existing infrastructure.