Election 24: Tories keep fracking moratorium
The Conservatives have committed in their election manifesto to keeping the moratorium on fracking in England.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Star Energy to quit shale gas licences
One of the biggest potential players in UK onshore fracking has said it is giving up its shale gas licences.
Egdon Resource should have disclosed law change on environmental impact – High Court judge
An oil company was chastised by a High Court judge yesterday over relying on out-of-date law on the impact of its proposals.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – March 2024
UK onshore daily oil production was down 6% in March 2024, compared with the previous month. This reflects production falls at Wytch Farm, the country’s biggest onshore producer.
Oil flows at Brockham – Angus
Angus Energy has announced oil is flowing at its Brockham field in Surrey.
“Unlawful” decision on Lincolnshire oil production plans challenged at the High Court
The decision to approve oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) was unlawful, the High Court heard today.
New ceo at Star Energy
Star Energy has appointed Ross Glover as its new chief executive.
Campaigner goes to court to stop oil production plans in Lincolnshire Wolds
A campaigner opposing oil drilling in one of the UK’s most scenic areas is at the High Court this week in a case against the government and an American-owned corporation.
West Newton to miss drilling deadlines
Rathlin Energy will fail to meet its obligations to drill a production well at West Newton in East Yorkshire because it can’t find the money, it was revealed today.
Carbon footprint of West Newton gas “significantly lower” than UK average – report
Potential gas production from two sites in East Yorkshire would have a significantly lower carbon footprint than the UK average, according to new estimates.
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