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Drilling approved at controversial Jackdaw gas field in North Sea

Drilling approved at controversial Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
BBC Science Wednesday 21 October 2026, 14:18 UTC 1 min read
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The UK government said the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

The UK government said the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
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