DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in spring 2022 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
This post will be updated with new details as we get them. Please let us know about any events you think should be included.

Tuesday 8 February 2022
Our responsibilities at this time – Chesterfield. Meeting by Just Stop Oil. 7pm-9pm, St Thomas’ Centre, St Thomas’ Suite, Chatsworth Road, Brampton, Chesterfield, S40 3AW. Details
Friday 11 February 2022
Sound Energy Q&A platform live to take investors questions. Sound Energy is one of the five companies with an interest in Angus Energy
Monday 14 February 2022
Lincolnshire County Council planning committee meeting. We’re watching this meeting for a decision on Egdon Resources’ application for another year at its North Kelsey site. To be confirmed. 10.30am, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL. Link to agenda NOT LISTED FOR THIS MEETING
Wednesday 23 February 2022
Surrey County Council planning committee meeting. We’re watching this meeting for a decision on planning applications for hydrogen production at IGas sites at Albury and Bletchingley and for oil production at Angus Energy’s Brockham site. To be confirmed. 10.30am, Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF. Link to agenda NOT LISTED FOR THIS MEETING
Thursday 24 February 2022
Climate compatibility of new UK oil and gas fields. Publication of assessment of the Climate Change Committee. Details
Monday 28 February 2022
Closing date of government consultation on climate checklist for future oil and gas projects. Details here
Sunday 6 March-Sunday 20 March 2022
Vigil and fast to stop fossil fuels. Parliament Square, London, SW1P. Details
Monday 7 March-Tuesday 8 March 2022
Vigil for climate justice. Women’s 24-hour climate rally outside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Details
Monday 14 March 2022
Lincolnshire County Council planning committee meeting.Likely meeting for a decision on Egdon Resources’ application for another year at its North Kelsey site. To be confirmed. 10.30am, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL. Link to agenda
Thursday 17 March 2022
East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning committee meeting. Expected decision on Rathlin Energy’s applications for drilling and production at West Newton-A and an extension of time at West Newton-B. 10am County Hall Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA Please not change of start time
Wednesday 23 March 2022
Surrey County Council planning committee meeting. We’re watching this meeting for a decision on planning applications for hydrogen production at IGas sites at Albury and Bletchingley and for oil production at Angus Energy’s Brockham site. To be confirmed. 10.30am, Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF. Link to agenda NOT LISTED FOR THIS MEETING
Friday 25 March 2022
South East Climate Alliance Knowledge sharing on methane webinar. 7pm-8.30pm. Online event. Link to booking
Monday 28 March 2022
Dorset County Council strategic planning committee meeting. We’re watching this meeting for a decision on South Western Energy’s application for drilling and oil production at Athelhampton Road near Puddletown. To be confirmed. 10am, Council Chamber, County Hall, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ. Link to agenda MEETING CANCELLED AND APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Wednesday 6 April 2022
Release of IGas full year results and Investor Meet Company platform . 10am. Details
Friday 8 April 2022
Second anniversary of deadline for decision on appeals by Ineos for the Woodsetts shale gas site and IGas well test at Ellesmere Port.
Saturday 9 April 2022
We will not be bystanders. Extinction Rebellion, 10am, Hyde Park. Details
Wednesday 20 April 2022
Surrey County Council planning committee meeting agenda due. Link
Tuesday 26 April 2022
West Sussex County Council planning committee meeting. Expected decision on planning application for another three years at UKOG’s Broadford Bridge site. To be confirmed. Link to agenda MEETING CANCELLED
Wednesday 27 April 2022
Surrey County Council planning committee meeting. Expected decision on planning applications for hydrogen production at IGas sites at Albury and Bletchingley and for oil production at Angus Energy’s Brockham site. To be confirmed.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
West Sussex County Council planning committee meeting. Expected decision on planning application for another three years at UKOG’s Broadford Bridge site. To be confirmed. Link to agenda
Tuesday 7 June 2022
Deadline for decision on Dunsfold appeal. Details
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