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Brockham workover notice

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 14, 2026

Rathlin accounts delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 13, 2026

EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 5, 2026

Reabold takeover fails

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 2, 2026

Reabold outlines West Newton plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

Union Jack directors stand firm on Reabold takeover two days from deadline

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

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Brockham workover notice

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 14, 2026

Angus Energy has given details today of plans to increase production at its Brockham oilfield in Surrey.

Rathlin accounts delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 13, 2026

The company running the West Newton oil and gas operation in East Yorkshire has failed to file its annual accounts on time.

EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 5, 2026

The Environment Agency (EA) has admitted mistakes in its official assessment of plans for gas drilling and fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire, following widespread criticism.

Reabold takeover fails

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 2, 2026

Reabold Resources has announced its takeover offer for Union Jack Oil has lapsed.

Reabold outlines West Newton plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

Reabold Resources has detailed its work programme for the West Newton oil and gas field in East Yorkshire.

Union Jack directors stand firm on Reabold takeover two days from deadline

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

The new board of Union Jack Oil has repeated its recommendation to shareholders to reject the takeover bid by Reabold Resources.

Formal complaint against Environment Agency on Burniston permit

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 24, 2026

A formal complaint has been made against the Environment Agency (EA) over the way it has handled plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.

Campaigner seeks injunction against West Newton frack

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2026

An environmental campaigner has applied to the High Court for an interim injunction to halt lower-volume fracking at the West Newton-A site in East Yorkshire.

Officials approve retention of Broadford Bridge access track

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2026

Council officers have allowed the access track to remain to the former Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex.

Union Jack and Reabold clash over West Newton frack plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 21, 2026

Reabold Resources has hit back at doubts over plans to frack at West Newton in East Yorkshire made by the partner it is seeking to acquire.

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