RE: Tectonic shift17 Apr 2026 07:25
If Ed and Rachel are planning a joint announcement, it needs to include something meaningful. “Tie-backs,” in my view, aren’t substantial enough. I therefore think they may also address replacing the EPL, since that’s seen as a long-term measure and is likely to be well received by the market—potentially even increasing government revenue. I also expect they might approve Jackdaw (gas) and possibly Rosebank (oil). With a move like that, they could argue they’re taking responsibility, creating jobs, and addressing many of the points currently being raised by the opposition. Let’s see how it plays out.