# Burnham says Jackdaw gasfield can bolster energy security and jobs during transition

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/we-will-make-the-net-zero-transition-work-for-britain-approving-the-jackdaw-gasfield-is-part-of-the-plan-andy-burnham/
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:00:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T17:23:42+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/22/net-zero-transition-britain-jackdaw-gasfield-jobs-energy-security-labour
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Economy, UK, World

## Key points

- Jackdaw approval is presented as support for energy security and jobs.
- The project could add almost £3bn to the UK economy.
- A proposed £2bn fund would back clean-energy programmes.

## Summary

Andy Burnham argues that approving production at the Jackdaw gasfield can support Britain’s energy security and jobs while the country continues towards net zero. He says the decision reflects the need for domestic gas during the transition, alongside investment in cleaner energy.

The article says Jackdaw could raise domestic gas production by about 6%, supply energy for more than a decade, protect hundreds of Scottish jobs and add almost £3bn to the UK economy. Burnham also describes a proposed £2bn energy wealth fund, financed by future North Sea tax revenues, to support clean-energy programmes and help separate gas and electricity prices; he says the government is considering removing gas standing charges.

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