North Sea Jackdaw gasfield to create only 27 direct jobs, documents reveal

Industry documents show Shell and Equinor's Jackdaw gasfield development in the North Sea would deliver minimal employment despite being one of the region's largest remaining gas projects.

First covered Jul 17, 2026 · 5:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

71d Guardian Environment Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, documents show — Campaigners say field will bring minimal benefit for UK economy, as industry lobbies Burnham for go-ahead More people can fit on to the top deck of a standard…

Primary sources

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk 2026.07.07 D 4260 2021 Adura Jackdaw Further Information Reg 12 1 Response Redacted June 26 (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk)

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Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 71d ago · 8 ♥ Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, documents show - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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