DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in 2026 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.

We will be updating as new events are added so please keep checking for new dates.

Tuesday 13 January 2026

North Yorkshire strategic planning committee. We’re watching this meeting for a possible decision on Europa Oil & Gas plans for gas exploration and proppant squeeze at Burniston . 10am, Scarborough (tbc). Link to meeting details MEETING CANCELLED

Wednesday 14 January 2026

North Lincolnshire Council planning meeting. We’re watching this meeting for a possible decision on Egdon Resources’ application for more drilling and production at the Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe. 2pm, Church Square House, High Street, Scunthorpe. WRESSLE APPLICATION NOT LISTED Link to meeting details

Friday 23 January 2026

Planners’ report on Burniston. Recommendation expected of North Yorkshire Council planners to the strategic planning committee on Europa’s plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking.

Monday 26 January 2026

Dorset Council strategic planning meeting. We’re watching this meeting for news about Egdon Resources’ application to extend the life of its Waddock Cross site. 10am, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XL. The decision is likely to be delayed because the local government secretary is to rule on whether the application needs an environmental impact assessment. Link to meeting details CANCELLED

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Frack Free Coastal Communities meeting. Open meeting to discuss forthcoming decision meeting on Europa’s plans to drill for gas and carry out lower-volume fracking. 7pm-8.30pm, Burniston Methodist Church.

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Surrey County Council planning committee. We’re watching this meeting for news about plans by UK Oil & Gas to reapply for planning permission for production and new drilling at the Horse Hill site near Redhill. 10.30am, Council Chamber, Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF. Link to meeting

Friday 30 January 2026

North Yorkshire Council strategic planning committee. Expected decision on Europa’s plans to drill and use lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough. Details

Wednesday 4 February 2026

West Sussex County Council planning committee. We’re watching this meeting for news about the clean up of the UK Oil & Gas site at Broadford Bridge, near Billingshurst. 10.30am,  County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ. Link to meeting

Friday 13 February 2026

Balcombe well test deadline. Work must start by this date on the Balcombe well test in West Sussex under the terms of planning permission decided by a planning inspector. Link to decision details

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Nottinghamshire County Council planning committee. 10.30am, Oak House, 1 Michaelmas Way, Linby, Nottinghamshire NG15 8LG. Link to meeting details. We’re watching this meeting for a possible decisions on variation to plans by:

• Star Energy to restore the Egmanton oil and gas field
• Egdon Resources to restore sites at Dukes Wood and Kirklington