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Energy Secretary to Decide on Rosebank Oil Approval

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:25 PM UTC · How we work

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Court deems approvals unlawful

UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh announced she will make the decision on approving the Rosebank oil field, about 80 miles northwest of Shetland.
The decision rests on a framework intended to survive legal challenges, with only her authority to make the final call.
Rosebank is Britain’s largest untapped oil field and would also produce gas.
The 2025 Court of Session ruled earlier approvals unlawful for not assessing climate impacts.

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£2bn Clean Fund

UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh will decide whether to approve the Rosebank oil field, about 80 miles northwest of Shetland.
Labour MPs say they will force a parliamentary vote if the field is approved, reflecting internal dissent.
Green Party MP Carla Denyer warned approval would be climate violence and cost Labour seats.
Tax revenues will feed a £2 billion wealth fund for renewables, nuclear and other clean projects.

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Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said future oil and gas tax revenues would be placed in a £2 billion energy wealth fund for renewables, nuclear and other clean-energy projects.
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Court deems approvals unlawful

UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh announced she will make the decision on approving the Rosebank oil field, about 80 miles northwest of Shetland.
The decision rests on a framework intended to survive legal challenges, with only her authority to make the final call.
Rosebank is Britain’s largest untapped oil field and would also produce gas.
The 2025 Court of Session ruled earlier approvals unlawful for not assessing climate impacts.

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