Ruth Hayhurst

Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.

Biscathorpe oil petition tops 1,000 – Egdon submits more information on plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 11, 2021 • ( 8 Comments )

More than one thousand people have signed a petition against oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

UKOG’s Dunsfold appeal to be held online – more details

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 7, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

The public inquiry into plans to explore for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is to be held virtually, the Planning Inspectorate has confirmed.

Updated: 600,000+ sign petition against protest bill

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 5, 2021 • ( 52 Comments )

A petition against plans to restrict protests has been signed by more than 600,000 people, the organisers said today.

1,000-mile cycle ride to fight Surrey oil production

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 5, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

Two cyclists have begun a 1,000 mile ride to Spain in a campaign to stop oil extraction at Horse Hill in Surrey.

Shares fall on news of UKOG £5m placing

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 5, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

UK Oil & Gas has announced it has raised £5m in a placing, prompting a sharp fall in the share price.

Rathlin reports £1m+ loss in 2020

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 2, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Rathlin Energy, the operator of two oil and gas sites in East Yorkshire, has declared an annual loss in 2020 of £1,015,920. This was slightly smaller than the previous year.

July 2021 headlines

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 2, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Keep up with July 2021’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.