Scotcast - How big is the Jackdaw decision?
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The UK government is set to approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
We talk to the BBC’s James Cook and Paris Gourtsyannis about the environmental and political significance of allowing the project to go ahead.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
Published on Monday, 7th September 2026.
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