Projects · Oil & Gas
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
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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