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Scottish Labour's new leader Michael Marra has endorsed the development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gasfields in the North Sea, advocating for a more rational energy policy.

UK · 2026-09-19

Key takeaway

Scottish Labour's new leader Michael Marra publicly supports the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea oil and gas projects.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerScottish Labour's new leader publicly endorses Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas field development, reducing political risk for these projects
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower political risk increases the likelihood of final investment decisions and accelerates project timelines for operators Equinor and Shell
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youOilfield service SMEs and contractors see increased demand as project activity ramps up, improving order books and utilisation

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Source: The Guardian Business

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