UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh vowed to protect north-east jobs and communities in the aftermath of BP’s announcement. They argue that any assessments must consider the environmental and economic consequences of replacing domestic production with higher-emissions imports. The chamber says evidence submitted by the project operators shows Jackdaw gas would be significantly less carbon intensive than imported LNG. Meanwhile, Rosebank’s production emissions are expected to be substantially below the global average for oil production. “UK production meets only 39% of UK gas demand according to latest figures, and without new investment, the UK’s reliance on imported gas will continue to increase.”