Musicians including Paloma Faith and Burnham have joined Massive Attack in opposing the development of the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea, according to a report in the Guardian.
Campaign against Rosebank
The group has signed an open letter urging the government to halt the project, which they say would lock in fossil fuel production for decades and undermine climate commitments.
Rosebank, located west of Shetland, is one of the largest untapped oil fields in the UK continental shelf, with the potential to produce up to 500 million barrels of oil.
Support from artists
The letter, coordinated by the group, has attracted support from a range of musicians, who argue that new drilling is incompatible with the UK’s net zero targets.
The campaign comes ahead of a final investment decision expected later this year, which would greenlight the project’s development.
Impact of the campaign
The artists’ intervention adds cultural pressure on the government and oil companies, as public opposition to new fossil fuel projects grows.
The Guardian reports that the letter has been sent to the Prime Minister and the Energy Secretary, urging them to reconsider the approval process for Rosebank.
