UK approves oil project in Falkland Islands amid Argentina tensions
The short version
- The UK has approved the Sea Lion oil field project, located 130 miles north of the Falkland Islands.
- The field is believed to contain up to 1.7 billion barrels of oil.
- Britain has vowed to protect companies involved from Argentine interference.
- Rockhopper Exploration and Navitas Petroleum are set to begin extraction within two years.
- Residents of the Falkland Islands expressed determination to remain British despite pressure from Argentina.
What we don’t know yet
- The legal basis for the UK's approval under international law is not detailed.
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First reported by Daily Mail Ed Miliband sets up new confrontation with Argentina as he ‘signs off new Falklands oil field’ in the South Atlantic
GB News Britain vows to protect firms from Argentine threats as Falklands oil row explodes
All 3 articles
- GB News, right-leaningFalklanders determined to stay British despite ‘whatever Argentina has to throw at them’ - Mark White
- GB News, right-leaningBritain vows to protect firms from Argentine threats as Falklands oil row explodes
- Daily Mail, right-leaningEd Miliband sets up new confrontation with Argentina as he ‘signs off new Falklands oil field’ in the South Atlantic