Reports suggest the UK Government will approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen as soon as this month. ^[1] Reports say UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will approve the Jackdaw North Sea gas field within weeks, alongside a wave of green energy projects. ^[2] Adura, the joint venture operating the fields, stated the projects represent a total investment of £10.8 billion and could unlock £1.4 billion in tax revenues by the end of the current Parliament. ^[3] Both the Jackdaw and Rosebank projects were previously approved by the last Conservative government but were struck down by courts after challenges from environmental campaigners. ^[4] Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is likely to approve the Rosebank oil field in the coming months. ^[5] According to reports, UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is likely to announce the Jackdaw decision on September 15, 2026, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham will then confirm it during a visit to Aberdeen. ^[6] Both the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil field were approved by the previous Conservative government but were struck down by UK courts after a challenge from environmental campaigners, with ministers told they had not fully considered the environmental impact. ^[7]