# Tories say Rosebank refusal could leave Europe more reliant on Russian oil

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ministers-blocking-rosebank-oil-field-will-help-putins-russia-tories-warn-as-labour-mp-says-jackdaw-approval-a-drop-in-the-ocean-by-comparison/
- Published: 2026-10-22T13:52:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T14:04:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16229105/Ministers-blocking-Rosebank-oil-field-help-Putin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Jackdaw gas production has been approved, with supplies expected within weeks.
- Ministers have made no equivalent commitment on Rosebank.
- Conservatives say Rosebank could support energy security and industry investment.

## Summary

The UK Government has approved gas production at the Jackdaw field, with supplies expected to start flowing within weeks, but has not indicated similar support for the Rosebank oil field. The distinction has intensified debate over energy security and climate policy: ministers say Jackdaw serves the domestic market, while Rosebank’s oil is mainly intended for export.

Conservative figures argue that approving Rosebank could reduce European purchases of Russian oil and give the North Sea industry greater certainty to invest. Labour MP Clive Lewis called Jackdaw “a drop in the ocean” compared with Rosebank, while suggesting the gas approval might signal a more pragmatic approach. The Energy Department said each project would be assessed on its own merits and described speculation about Rosebank being blocked as premature; Kemi Badenoch and Donald Trump also urged more North Sea drilling.

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