### [2026-10-21](/feed/2026/10/21/index.md)

##### North Sea Transition Authority
# The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) of the United Kingdom approves production from the Jackdaw gas field after energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh authorized the NSTA to grant consent, allowing operator Adura to begin supplying gas by late October. 




### Sources:

1. [UPI](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/10/21/Jackdaw-gasfield-production-greenlighted/2721792570621/)

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