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West of Shetland, Faroe-Shetland Channel, Block 213/27, ~130 km NW of Shetland·In developmentOil & Gas

Rosebank Field Development (Phase 1)

  • StageEnvironmental statement under review; further information public notice closed 17 Aug 2026
  • Next milestoneDecision on the environmental statement and consent
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: GOV.UK, Rosebank Field Development →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Decision on the environmental statement and consent2 November 2026 · previously: Secretary of State re-consent decision expected 2026; first oil contingent on consent
  • Stage: Environmental statement under review; further information public notice closed 17 Aug 20262 November 2026 · previously: Built out; consent quashed and under re-determination under new Scope 3 EIA guidance
  • Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: Under way
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: ~US$3.8bn field capex (developer cites ~£8.5bn total investment incl. supply chain)

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