Board change at IGas
IGas announced today its interim non-executive chairman, Cuth McDowell, is retiring after 10 years on the board.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
“Extraordinary” Dunsfold drilling plan takes UK in wrong direction – ex Tory leadership contender
The former Conservative leadership contender, Jeremy Hunt, said today it was “extraordinary” that the UK, with its net zero target, was even thinking about plans to drill for gas at Dunsfold in Surrey.
Latest UK onshore oil production – September 2021
Follow onshore oil production trends with our review of the latest official monthly data
Revised production plans published for West Newton-A oil and gas site – what’s different?
Rathlin Energy’s plans for expansion and production at its West Newton-A site have been published online.
Minister to decide planning appeal on Dunsfold gas site
The decision on the Dunsfold/Loxley gas exploration site in Surrey is to be made by the communities’ secretary, Michael Gove, it was announced this afternoon.
Angus Energy up for sale
The oil and gas company, Angus Energy plc, is considering a potential sale as part of a strategic review of its options.
Guest post: It’s time for consultants to take the ethical high road and not back fracking
Professor Andrew Watterson, public health researcher at Stirling University, argues that in a time of global climate crisis the facilitation and support of the fracking industry must stop.
January 2022 headlines
Keep up with January 2022’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
No UK onshore oil or gas wells drilled in 2021 – official data
For the first time since 1935, no onshore oil or gas wells were drilled in a calendar year, according to 2021 data from the industry regulator.
What to watch for in 2022
DrillOrDrop’s checklist of what to look out for in 2022 on UK onshore oil and gas
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