Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
The number of onshore oil and gas wells drilled in the UK in 2019 was up slightly on 2018, which was a 68-year low for the industry. This year, operators spudded (began drilling) four, or possibly five wells, depending on how you count your wells.
2019 saw a Conservative government withdraw its support from fracking and introduce a moratorium on the process.
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Statements made by partners in the oil and gas well at West Newton in East Yorkshire have prompted opponents to question future plans for the site.
Shares in UK Oil & Gas plc fell 8% today following a statement on testing its new well at the Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has rejected the recommendation of the Planning Inspectorate to drop an anti-fracking policy from the London Plan.
The government has followed up on its manifesto commitment to examine the system of judicial review.
Cuadrilla’s Australian investor has suggested that the shale gas company will be looking at new exploration sites next year.
The oil company behind oil drilling at Horse Hill near Gatwick Airport said it was considering whether to take legal action against two climate protesters.
UK Oil & Gas revealed details today of two proposed oil exploration sites on the Isle of Wight.
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