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Market Chatter: Equinor, Shell Adura JV Faces Delay to Crucial Jackdaw Gas Field Decision in UK

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Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura's Jackdaw gas field approval is set to be delayed until after the Oct. 8 by-election, The Telegraph reported Friday.

The decision had been expected as soon as Monday but is now anticipated in late autumn, the report said.

Adura and the UK Department of Energy did not immediately respond to' request for comment.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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