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Rosebank Oilfield

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • John McDonnell asked about steps regarding the Rosebank oilfield, mentioning concerns over Ithaca Energy's ownership by Delek, an Israeli company.
  • The Minister responded with caution and stated upcoming guidance on assessing scope 3 emissions for developers.
  • Harriet Cross inquired about the publication timing of guidance for environmental impact assessments affecting North Sea projects.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John McDonnell Lab Hayes and Harlington
Energy Environment
Context

The Rosebank oilfield's consent was deemed unlawful by the courts, requiring a reapplication for consent. The developer will need to conduct an assessment of emissions from burning the fuel produced.

Question

What steps he plans to take in relation to the Rosebank oilfield, considering the economic and environmental impacts, especially regarding Ithaca Energy's ownership by Delek, an Israeli company listed by the UN for human rights abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territories?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks)

I will be careful about what I say in this particular case and on the specific application for obvious reasons. We will be publishing guidance very soon on how the scope 3 emissions—the end-use emissions—will be assessed. Any developers with any projects that wish to reapply will then be able to do so. Each project will go through a regulatory process and be considered on its individual merits.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specifics about Delek and human rights abuses were not addressed in the response.

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Q2 Harriet Cross Con Gordon and Buchan
Environment
Context

The consultation on environmental impact assessments closed on 8 January, but the Government has not yet published a response or guidance as required by Cabinet Office guidelines.

Question

When will the Department publish the guidance for environmental impact assessments that is causing delays to projects in the North Sea?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks)

We published the consultation on what we will do with the EIA guidance as quickly as we could. We are now analysing that. It is a complex issue, as I am sure the hon. Lady will understand. We will publish the response and the process that will now be put in place as soon as possible.

Not addressed: Did not provide a specific timeline for publishing the guidance or address ongoing project delays.

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