Trump praises Burnham's Jackdaw gas field approval, while environmentalists raise climate concerns

Burnham approved the drilling of the Jackdaw gas field, located 150 miles east of Aberdeen and operated by Adura (a Shell and Equinor joint venture). Ministers expect the first gas by the end of this month to heat millions of homes, alongside a new energy wealth fund. Jackdaw has the potential to meet around 1.6% of the UK's projected national gas demand between 2026 and 2036 and could produce gas for 11 years. Trump said on Friday that "Andy is getting it done" and that the decision will make the UK a wealthy country, though he confused oil and gas. Environmental campaigners said the decision would hamper climate change efforts and make "no meaningful difference" to UK energy security.