The potential reactivation of the Rosebank oil field, a significant project in the North Sea, has become a point of controversy due to the corporate structure of its stakeholders. Ithaca Energy, which holds a major stake in the project, is majority-owned by the Israeli conglomerate Delek Group.

Reports indicate that Delek Group has been named by the United Nations in connection to business operations that support Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The connection has sparked criticism regarding the ethical implications of the project, particularly as the UK government considers the future of North Sea energy production. While the project is framed by proponents as a matter of national energy security and economic development, the ownership link to a company blacklisted by international bodies for its involvement in the occupied territories complicates the narrative. There is currently no indication that the UK government or the project developers have altered their plans in response to these findings, nor has there been a formal statement addressing the specific concerns regarding Delek’s UN status in relation to the Rosebank development.