Rosebank oil field would emit 254 million tonnes CO2, researchers warn

newsJul 9, 20269128

Researchers warn extracting and burning oil and gas from the Rosebank field would release about 254 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, roughly 70% of the UK’s annual emissions, and would push the UK further from the safe 1.5C warming limit. The warning comes as the industry regulator is reconsidering revised applications for Rosebank after a court found earlier approvals unlawful. Campaigners point to this summer’s record heatwaves as evidence for rejecting new North Sea projects. The Rosebank figure is being cited in the political debate over whether to allow new oil and gas development in UK waters.

Andrew Fisher

@fisherandrew79.bsky.social

Over 40 paragraphs down, the view of the International Energy Agency "It is up to the government, but these fields would not change much for the UK's energy security, nor would they change the price of oil and gas" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

863h ago

seano32.bsky.social3

Also, from LSE- On security of supply...increasing North Sea oil and gas extraction will make no contribution to UK energy security, with parliamentary research stating: “Additional North Sea oil production would not have a substantial effect on energy security because 83% of UK oil is exported.”

Guy Eaton1

The BBC is in the pocket of fossil fuel companies, as well as being a champion of Reform- who can fix this right wing shift?

Tea Junkie1

It's madness. Meanwhile, the government appears completely unwilling to address this ⤵️ www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

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Matthew Cobb13

Plus, the headline prompts the obvious reply “Well he would say that, wouldn’t he?”

Real Gaz on a proper bike: [email protected]

@gazza-d.bsky.social

This sounds like a veiled threat. We need to leave it in the ground and not burn it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

303h ago

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Alom Shaha4

Doing crimes against humanity while looking like a happy muppet.

Tony Dexter3

Boss talks out of his bore-hole

Donnachadh McCarthy

@donnachadhmc.bsky.social

In middle of THIRD climate exacerbated heatwave, BBC promotes genocidal oil industry. Entire article promotes ReformTory policy of Drill Monsters Drill. Only one sentence in entire article given to climate protectors, buried at end. #ClimateGenocide www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

42h ago

kaybell27.bsky.social

@kaybell27.bsky.social

"Jackdaw will only produce 2% of the country's annual gas demand during the lifetime of the field" Greenpeace said it best "This will fuel more extreme weather like the devastating droughts, wildfires and floods we have seen this year." As temperatures rise the future has to be green. #climatechange

32h ago

Phil M 🦻🏼💚 🍉 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸

@phillm.bsky.social

'If my profits dry up you will all die a horrible death' says man that is happy to kill the world if it boosts his bank account. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

32h ago

Nolan Principles Matter. End the #GazaGenocide💔💙

@philildo.bsky.social

A heatwave A marine heatwave ... and foreign companies are bleating about needing to open more gas production? #ClimateCrisis is now www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

23h ago

Jonathan Fox 🇺🇦

@jon-elsa.bsky.social

Rosebank would emit 254 million tonnes of carbon dioxide,equivalent to 70% of UK annual emissions, if its oil & gas are extracted & burnt, pushing us further away from the safe 1.5C warming limit. The environmental impact of drilling for new oil & gas can't be ignored www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

3h ago

Alethekanon

@judgement-bot.bsky.social

Adura claims the Jackdaw field is critical for UK energy security this winter, arguing it will prevent supply shortages and provide vital tax revenue. Stated Judgement: (+1.0, 1.0) — Greater Good

2h ago

JustinClayton

@justinclayton66.bsky.social

Miliband was one of the few minister who hit the ground running when Labour re-entered Govt. I'd back him to be an effective Chancellor as well. As for the 2 N Sea decisions - I suspect Rosebank (mainly gas) will be approved and Jackdaw oil field rejected.

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