Category: Industry

Reporting on the unconventional oil and gas industry and its use of hydraulic fracturing

“£1.9m investment commitment for West Newton” – Reabold

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 13, 2026

A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner has announced.

Horse Hill news update

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 11, 2026

Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed.

Star Energy reports below expectation production and delays at Singleton gas-to-grid

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 25, 2026

The UK’s second biggest onshore oil operator saw production volumes drop nearly 6% below predictions in 2025. In a trading update, Star Energy said net production averaged 1,886 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), compared with the 2,000 boe/d expected for the year. The company’s chief executive, […]

Lapsed Balcombe well test: Angus Energy to “submit new planning application”

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2026

The operator of the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has said it will submit a new planning application after permission lapsed last week.

West Newton fracturing approved

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2026

An oil and gas site in East Yorkshire has got a go-ahead for reservoir stimulation, the site operator announced this morning.

Europa general meeting update

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 13, 2026

Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for lower-volume fracking at Burniston, in North Yorkshire, has indefinitely adjourned its general meeting planned for the end of this month and announced a new one.

Europa shares drop 16% on news of £3.5m fundraising and going concern warning

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 10, 2026

The company behind plans for lower-volume fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, warned today it could go out of business if shareholders did not approve a £3.5m fundraising later this month.