Following a significant court ruling that deemed certain oil and gas licenses unlawful due to failing to account for emissions, environmental oversight is tightened. Thirteen additional licenses are now under scrutiny, raising tensions within the cabinet regarding the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has voiced strong opposition to drilling, while consultations are ongoing to define future guidance on licensing. As pressures build within the Labour party, the energy minister confirmed that current and future licenses must adhere to climate tests, which could reshape the future of fossil fuel projects in the UK.
The recent court ruling indicates that existing and future oil and gas license applications must consider emissions from burning fossil fuels, changing the approval landscape.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband described drilling at Rosebank as climate vandalism, reflecting internal tensions within the cabinet over new oil and gas guidance.
Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be in jeopardy, as future projects come under scrutiny due to the implications of a landmark court ruling.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks acknowledged that the ruling affects not just the Rosebank field but also other licenses currently under consideration.
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