Paul Seaman

COP26: “Young people worried and angry about the future”, Alok Sharma

By Paul Seaman on October 31, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Young people have every right to be angry about the failure of world leaders to deliver on climate, the president of the COP26 talks said this afternoon.

Latest UK onshore oil production data: April 2021

By Paul Seaman on August 3, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Key figures Barrels per day (bopd): 13,855Mar 2021 14,194 bopdFeb 2021 14,491 bopdJan 2021 14,794 bopd

News updates: Loxley/Dunsfold drilling inquiry – Day 1 morning

By Paul Seaman on July 27, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

This post has news updates from the opening session of the public inquiry into plans by UK Oil & Gas plc to drill exploratory gas wells near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey. The county council refused planning permission for the site, known as Loxley, in November 2020. […]

2019 – disappointing year for many onshore oil and gas investors

By Paul Seaman on December 31, 2019 • ( 11 Comments )

Shareholders in most UK onshore oil and gas companies could be forgiven for looking forward to the end of 2019.

Angus conference call: “Kimmeridge oil not mature at Brockham”

By Paul Seaman on July 11, 2019 • ( 12 Comments )

The Kimmeridge formation at Brockham in Surrey is unlikely to generate significant volumes of oil because it isn’t mature, investors were told this evening.

Loss of Bury Hill Wood pushes Union Jack 2018 deficit over £1m

By Paul Seaman on May 13, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

The onshore oil and gas company, Union Jack Oil has announced a loss of £1.1m in its accounts for 2018, published today. This compares with a deficit of £0.75m in 2017.

Picture post: Westminster anti-fracking rally

By Paul Seaman on March 5, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Anti–fracking campaigners from the East Midlands and South Yorkshire took their message to Westminster today.

Shale and potash agree North Yorks deal

By Paul Seaman on January 26, 2019 • ( 49 Comments )

Agreement has been reached between Ineos and Sirius Minerals over which areas in North Yorkshire should be reserved for potash extraction and which would be available for oil and gas exploration.