Oral Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
“What steps he plans to take in relation to the Rosebank oil field.”
Tabled: 4 June 2025Answered: 10 June 2025
Asked by
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks)
The consent to develop the Rosebank oilfield was deemed unlawful by the courts. The developer will need to reapply for consent, including an assessment of emissions from burning the fuel produced. We will produce guidance on the environmental assessment of those emissions in due course.