Donald Trump has praised the UK's decision to approve drilling in the North Sea, hailing the Jackdaw gas field project as "great news for the wealth and prosperity of the United Kingdom, and the wonderful region of Aberdeen".
In a post on Truth Social, the US President said: "The UK has started drilling in the North Sea, one of the greatest and most prosperous areas of oil in the World. They should go full blast!!! This will make the UK very wealthy again. Take down the costly and ridiculous windmills."
Jackdaw Gas Field Approval
Gas from the Jackdaw field is expected to start flowing within weeks of the UK Government approving the project, which aims to improve domestic energy security and provide an economic boost.
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the scheme and is now under pressure to back the separate Rosebank oil and gas field as a further sign of commitment to North Sea production.
Economic Impact
The approval of Jackdaw is expected to increase domestic gas production by around 6% at its peak, safeguard hundreds of jobs, and provide an estimated £2.9 billion economic boost.
