Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
Summary
The Jackdaw gas field owners say its emissions will have a very small effect on global warming. A recent report estimates the field’s emissions will be less than 0.02% of total yearly global greenhouse gases during its operation. This update follows a legal ruling that earlier government approval was unlawful due to insufficient climate impact assessment.Key Facts
- The Jackdaw gas field is jointly owned by energy companies Shell and Equinor through their partnership Adura.
- A new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) states the project’s emissions will contribute less than 0.02% to global greenhouse gas emissions annually.
- The updated report was required after a judge ruled that previous government approval did not properly consider the full climate impact.
- The field’s emissions over its lifetime could be up to 35.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, roughly 90% of Scotland’s annual emissions.
- Using Jackdaw gas could reduce emissions by replacing imported liquified natural gas (LNG), which has additional emissions from shipping and processing.
- The UK has regulations and climate targets aligned with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-2°C.
- Environmental groups challenged the project’s approval, leading to the court case and demands for a more detailed climate review.
- Fresh government approval is required before production at Jackdaw can begin.
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