New energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh stunned observers by holding secret meetings in Aberdeen with oil giants, skipping media and public statements—despite her past fiery stance against new fossil fuel projects. Critics question her silence, especially after she gave interviews in London just days after being appointed, suggesting she may be avoiding tough questions on Labour’s controversial high energy profits tax and its impact on jobs. With major North Sea projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw looming, Fahnbulleh now faces the tough task of balancing climate goals with industry demands, as insiders hint at possible approvals—but with months of uncertainty ahead.

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