Jackdaw operator says UK risks winter gas shortages without approval ahead of 1 October start
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UK operators warn winter gas security is tight, citing only ~8 days of storage and vulnerability to low wind/solar output and geopolitical disruptions. Jackdaw, largely complete, could add meaningful domestic supply (claimed ~6% of winter demand) if regulators and the Energy Secretary approve revised environmental assessments after a court ruling. The approval risk introduces policy-driven volatility for UK-linked gas fundamentals and broader European supply expectations.
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The Jackdaw gas field has been completed and is awaiting approval, with production expected to begin on 1 October and supply around 6% of the UK’s winter gas demand. With only about eight days of gas storage, the country faces tighter options if renewables output falls short or supply risks escalate. Regulators are reviewing a revised environmental impact assessment, while the final decision rests with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
