UK Cabinet Divided Over Controversial Rosebank Oilfield Decision

UK ministers disagree on approving the controversial Rosebank oilfield.

Cabinet ministers are divided over whether to greenlight the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea. The chancellor supports the drilling project, while the energy secretary leans toward rejecting it. The final decision rests with the energy department.

• The decisionEnergy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh holds the final authority on the Rosebank development.
• Prior approvalsThe department previously granted permission for the smaller Jackdaw gasfield.
• Internal divisionChancellor John Healey backs the fossil fuel venture despite opposing ministerial views.