Press Release Adura has today (Wednesday 21st October 2026) welcomed the UK Government’s decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field, describing it as an important step forward for the future of UK energy. The decision follows a rigorous regulatory process led by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED), including an extensive public consultation and consideration of the
Press Release Failure to approve Rosebank and other planned North Sea oil projects would cost the UK £10.8 billion in economic value over the next decade and mean 3,330 fewer jobs are supported every year, according to a major new report. The analysis by PF Global, commissioned by North Sea producer Adura, puts a price on the economic impact of
Press Release This year’s Adura Girls in Energy programme has launched with 284 students from 18 schools across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire taking part in the year-long, hands-on engineering programme, designed to encourage more young women to consider careers in the energy industry. The programme aims to help build the diverse workforce needed to support current and future opportunities and the wider energy transition. Girls in Energy is delivered
Press Release Adura has today (17th August) welcomed the conclusion of the public consultation period on the Rosebank oil and gas field, a significant regulatory milestone before a formal decision on the £8.7 billion project. The end of the consultation by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) at midnight will follow the completion of a similar process
Press Release Today (10th August 2026) at midnight marks the end of the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning’s (OPRED) public consultation period in relation to the Jackdaw gas project. Jackdaw is one of two advanced projects being progressed by Adura, the other being the Rosebank oil and gas field West of Shetland. Together, Jackdaw and Rosebank represent a
Press Release Adura has today welcomed the opening of public consultation by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) on the Rosebank oil and gas field. The consultation, which has now opened and will run until 17th August 2026, forms part of the regulatory process required before Rosebank can commence production. Rosebank represents private sector investment of £8.7
Press Release Adura has today welcomed the opening of public consultation by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) on the Jackdaw field. The consultation, which has now opened and will run until 10th August 2026, forms part of the regulatory process required before Jackdaw can commence production. Jackdaw is one of two advanced projects being progressed by Adura,
Press Release Adura has today (Friday 19th June 2026) submitted responses to a request for further information from the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) for both the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields. The two projects, which are at an advanced stage of development and construction – with over £3 billion invested to date – require reconfirmation of regulatory approval
This $3 billion facility will support Adura’s future growth ambition to provide secure energy for the UK.
Facility aims to support 1,000 people into energy transition jobs by end of decade. Adura has assumed the lead industry partner role for Scotland’s largest Energy Transition Skills Hub, building on the founding support provided by Shell UK.
Equinor and Shell made the joint announcement to staff this afternoon – with Adura chosen as the bold new presence for their incorporated joint venture (IJV).