Chancellor Healey Backs Rosebank Oil Amid Cabinet Split Over Approval
On 25 October, Chancellor John Healey said he supports approving the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea, a stance that clashes with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, who is expected to reject the application, leaving the cabinet divided. The cabinet split follows the government's approval of the Jackdaw gas field on 14 October, officials saying it would raise domestic gas output by about 6 % and bring roughly $3. 8 billion in economic benefits.
President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for that approval, while environmental groups condemned the move. Earlier in October, BBC reporters spent two days aboard the Rosebank floating production vessel, describing offshore life as the application remained under legal and environmental scrutiny.
