Equinor CEO Warns on Rosebank and Jackdaw Rejection

Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said rejecting the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects would harm energy security and UK investment. A decision on Jackdaw is expected soon following legal challenges by climate activists.

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Equinor CEO Anders Opedal leaves after a meeting, hosted by Britain's then Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street in London, Britain, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

EQUINOR ASA CEO Anders Opedal warned that rejecting the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects would strike a major blow to its Adura joint venture with SHELL PLC in the North Sea. The warning comes as the United Kingdom faces mounting pressure from environmental activists over downstream emissions. Activists successfully challenged previous approvals, forcing fresh applications in 2025.

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