Trump praises Burnham on Jackdaw gas field approval, conflates oil and gas
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Former US President Trump praised UK local leader Burnham for approving the Jackdaw gas field, operated by Shell and Equinor 150 miles off Aberdeen. Trump claimed this would make the UK 'wealthy' but incorrectly referred to it as 'North Sea oil,' conflating gas and oil concepts. Environmentalists argue that this decision hinders climate goals and that the impact on UK energy security is limited.
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Trump称伯纳姆在杰德瓦决策后‘干得好’
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- Donald Trump
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- 发表声明
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- 伯纳姆批准杰德瓦气田开采
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- Oct 24, 00:00
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- Oct 24, 01:27
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- BBC PoliticsRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedTrump praises Burnham's Jackdaw gas field approval, while environmentalists raise climate concerns
Report first recorded Oct 24, 02:00
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.
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