Renewables company takes over fracking firm to rescue stranded assets
The would-be fracking firm, Third Energy, has been acquired by a renewables company, which plans to use old gas wells to generate geothermal energy.
Onshore gas industry hits back at senior Tory’s criticism of Dunsfold drilling plans
The onshore oil and gas industry has “strongly contested” comments made by the former Tory leadership contender, Jeremy Hunt, about drilling plans in Surrey.
Board change at IGas
IGas announced today its interim non-executive chairman, Cuth McDowell, is retiring after 10 years on the board.
Latest UK onshore oil production – September 2021
Follow onshore oil production trends with our review of the latest official monthly data
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.
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.
Government launches climate checklist for future oil and gas projects
The UK government is seeking views on new climate criteria that oil and gas projects must meet to be approved.
UKOG chief executive commits to invest £12,000 in company over a year
UK Oil & Gas chief executive Stephen Sanderson bought 985,221 shares in the company this month, at a price of 0.1015p per share, the company has confirmed.
Egdon gives details of Wressle plans for 2022
The operator of the Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire said well testing would be completed early next year.
UKOG announces plans for geothermal energy hub at Horse Hill
The company behind oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey has announced plans to develop geothermal energy at the site.
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