# Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-27T19:17:55+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/27/rosebank-oilfield-north-sea-uk-emissions-targets-insiders
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/rosebank-oilfield-would-not-breach-uk-emission-targets-say-government--cd0efe/

Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners The giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead. The Guardian revealed last week that Miatta Fahnbulleh

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