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Briefing: New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows

Strategic angle: Exclusive research reveals minimal impact of new drilling fields on UK's gas import reliance.

by Editorial Staff|Apr 4, 2026|1 MIN READ|BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand.

Rosebank field would contribute only 1% to gas supply.

Major new fields in the North Sea have negligible effect on import levels.