UK government authorizes start of production at Jackdaw gas field, first gas expected by end of October

The UK government has officially authorized the start of production at the Jackdaw offshore gas field, operated by Adura, a Shell-Equinor joint venture. First gas is expected by the end of October 2026, with the field expected to boost domestic gas production by about 6% at peak and contribute an estimated £2.9 billion to the UK economy.

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