[Emergency relief from energy difficulties, UK approves North Sea gas field project that has been shelved for many years] October 21st, local time, the British government approved a North Sea natural gas field project that has been shelved for many years due to environmental disputes. It is expected to be put into production as early as the end of this month; based on its maximum output estimate, it can increase the UK's total natural gas production by about 6%. It is reported that the approved Jackdaw gas field is located in the North Sea about 250 kilometers east of Aberdeen, Scotland, and has reserves that can be exploited for 11 years. The supporting infrastructure for the project has been basically completed, but the mining permit has yet to be approved. The war in Iran has triggered turbulence in the global energy market and high oil and gas prices, dragging down the British economy and placing a heavy burden on residents and businesses. In this context, the British government hopes to use the Jackdaw project to ease the energy cost burden, calling it a "source of national strength." British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that at a time when people's lives are difficult, the government should use existing energy reserves in a responsible manner to "maximum" use. (CCTV News)