A legal review underway in Edinburgh questions the UK government’s approval of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields, with environmental campaigners arguing that licenses were granted unlawfully. The case, sparked by a Supreme Court ruling on the need to assess downstream emissions, highlights the contentious balance between energy production and climate impact. While firms like Equinor and Shell emphasize significant investments and job creation, Greenpeace and Uplift insist that current environmental assessments are inadequate. The outcome could have wider implications for the UK’s energy sector and government policy.