Flare stack leaves frack site
The flare stack at Cuadrilla’s former fracking site near Blackpool was removed this lunchtime.
Plugging of fracked wells – start imminent
Key equipment was installed today to decommission Cuadrilla’s fracked shale gas wells and work is expected to start imminently.
Updated: Environmental campaigner removed from energy conference for “body language”
A campaigner who brought a legal challenge against oil production plans in Lincolnshire, was escorted out of an energy conference in the county this morning.
Heyco confirms shale gas fracking plan in Gainsborough
The Texan company behind news of a giant gasfield in Lincolnshire confirmed today it is targeting shale.
Pictures: More equipment enters frack site
At least 10 lorry loads of equipment were delivered today to decommission two former shale gas wells at Cuadrilla’s mothballed fracking site near Blackpool.
Updated: Decom equipment delivered to frack site
Decommissioning of Cuadrilla’s mothballed fracking wells is due to get underway within days after a crane was delivered to the site near Blackpool.
“Giant gasfield” discovered in Lincolnshire – reports
Egdon Resources has discovered a “giant gasfield” in Lincolnshire, it was reported last night.
UKOG reports increase in Horndean oil production
Production at the Horndean oilfield in Hampshire increased last month (January 2025) following a workover in late 2024, a partner has reported.
New Yorkshire gas drilling plans revealed
Egdon Resources wants to drill for gas at a new site between Bridlington and Scarborough, official documents have shown.
“Uncertainty” over Cuadrilla’s finances
There is “material uncertainty” over the finances of companies in the Cuadrilla oil and gas group, annual accounts have revealed.
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