Parliamentary petition calls for ban on all types of fracking
An official online petition is calling on the government to ban “small-scale fracking” for onshore oil and gas.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Egdon gives notice of Foxholes application
Egdon Resources has given formal notice that it will apply for planning permission for gas exploration near the North Yorkshire village of Foxholes.
Burniston MP calls for parliamentary debate on fracking
The MP for the North Yorkshire village of Burniston, where a form of fracking is planned, has called for a parliamentary debate on the issue.
Ex chancellor “delighted” at end of licence for “ridiculous” gas scheme
Sir Jeremy Hunt, the former chancellor, has welcomed news that an oil and gas company has surrendered its exploration rights in his Surrey constituency.
UKOG sells subsidiary
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) announced this morning that it had sold one of its subsidiary companies.
Oil production restarts at Keddington
Production at the Keddington oilfield in Lincolnshire has resumed, a partner announced this morning.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – April 2025
UK onshore gas volumes fell for the fourth consecutive month in April 2025. Production was the lowest for 18 months, down 23% on March 2025.
UKOG interim accounts delayed
UK Oil & Gas has delayed publication of its interim accounts.
Doubts over Angus Energy future cashflows
The operator of the UK’s largest onshore gasfield is facing doubts over its ability to continue as a going concern.
Horse Hill one year on – no site clearance date
The Horse Hill well pad in Surrey still has no final date for site clearance, a year after the Supreme Court quashed its planning permission, officials have confirmed.
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