Written question asked by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Offshore Industry: North Sea

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether a date has been provisionally scheduled for the announcement of the decision on the Jackdaw field.

Answer: The Jackdaw field decision is currently going through the regulatory process. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero will make a decision in due course on whether or not to agree to the grant of consent by the North Sea Transition Authority. There is no fixed timeline for an announcement, and it is imperative that all material is properly considered so that a robust decision can be taken. Given the quasi-judicial nature of the regulatory process, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on the project.

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