The Daily Mail reported on 19 March that the Rosebank oil field could produce millions of barrels a day. However, this claim has been corrected, with more reliable estimates suggesting a peak production of around 70,000 barrels per day. According to the Daily Mail, the original article's specific wording or context for the inflated claim remains unclear.
The sources or methodologies used for the revised estimate of 70,000 barrels per day have not been detailed. It is unknown whether the Daily Mail has issued a formal correction or update to its 19 March article. The current status or timeline for the Rosebank oil field's development is also not confirmed.
No official statements from the oil field operators or regulatory bodies regarding these production estimates have been reported.