Friends of the Earth challenges anti-protest injunctions at European Court of Human Rights
The use of anti-protest injunctions in the UK is being challenged by Friends of the Earth at the European Court of Human Rights.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Voters urge to send climate message in “pivotal election”
Environmental organisations have said the general election, called for 4 July 2024, must be a “gamechanger” for people and the planet.
Weald oil fields still emitting methane
Oil fields run by Star Energy, in or near the South Downs National Park, have been recorded emitting climate-changing gases for the third time.
Balcombe villagers head to appeal court
A judge has granted residents of Balcombe in West Sussex the right to challenge a High Court decision to allow oil exploration in their village.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – February 2024
UK onshore gas production dropped in February 2024, reflecting an 18% fall in output at the biggest producer, Saltfleetby. Daily onshore oil production rose 2%, despite a 28% drop at Wressle, the country’s newest onshore oil producer.
31 North Sea licences in offered in offshore wind zones
The UK confirmed new licences this morning allowing oil and gas companies to explore in parts of the North Sea previously allocated for offshore wind power.
Breaking: Government’s “inadequate” climate action plan ruled unlawful – again
The High Court has ruled for the second time in less than two years that the government’s plan to meet climate targets is unlawful.
May 2024 headlines
Keep up to date with May 2024’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
UKOG gets help to farmout Loxley drilling project
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has appointed a company to help farmout up to half its interest in the Loxley gas project in Surrey.
Perenco fined record £225,000 for breaching venting limit
The company that runs Wytch Farm, the UK’s largest onshore oilfield, has been fined a record sum for releasing gas without permission.
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