Britain faces winter fuel shortages unless North Sea gas project is approved, energy boss warns
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Britain faces winter fuel shortages unless North Sea gas project is approved, energy boss warns.
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Britain could face fuel shortages this winter unless the next Government approves a major North Sea gas project, the chief executive of energy firm Adura has warned.
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Neil McCulloch, chief executive of Adura, said the Jackdaw gas field would play a crucial role in maintaining the country's energy security as ministers prepare to decide whether the development can go ahead.The project's future is expected to rest with Andy Burnham, who is widely anticipated to enter Downing Street later this month.Mr McCulloch said the Jackdaw field would be essential in ensuring Britain has sufficient gas supplies during the colder months.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say His comments come after Mr Burnham indicated he remains "open-minded" about increased North Sea drilling, signalling a potential shift from Labour's previous position on fossil fuel extraction.Adura has invested £1.5billion in the Jackdaw development and Mr McCulloch said the project is ready to begin drilling operations from October...
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