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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Matthew Taylor

UK government admits Rosebank oil will not be kept in UK to boost energy security

People stand behind a person holding a sign saying Stop Rosebank
Demonstrators outside the energy security department in London after Rosebank oilfield was given the go-ahead in September. Photograph: Lucy North/PA

The UK government has admitted that oil from the controversial Rosebank field will be sold on the international market rather than to UK consumers.

Ministers have repeatedly claimed developing the huge oilfield off Shetland will improve UK energy security and help UK consumers, overriding concerns from climate experts and their own advisers.

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