UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – December 2024
The volume of UK onshore oil produced in December 2024 was up 5% , compared with the month before, almost topping the record for the year.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – November 2024
UK production of onshore oil was up in November 2024 but onshore gas was down, according to official figures just released.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – October 2024
October 2024 saw the lowest daily production rate for UK onshore oil since the oil leak at Wytch Farm 18 months earlier.
Who drilled where in 2024?
All the new onshore oil and gas wells in the UK in 2024 were drilled on a single small island in Poole Harbour, according to official data analysed by DrillOrDrop.
What to watch in 2025
DrillOrDrop will be reporting in 2025 on the continuing repercussions of the Finch judgement at the Supreme Court.
Review of 2024: landmark judgement sparks tumult for onshore oil and gas
In 2024 the country’s highest court ruled on the climate impact of UK onshore oil and gas production, with tumultuous results for the industry.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – September 2024
Monthly UK onshore oil production fell in September 2024 on all measures to the lowest level in the previous year, according to official data.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – August 2024
UK onshore gas volumes and daily production rose in August 2024, with volume reaching the highest level for four months. This was mainly because of increased production at the leading onshore gas field at Saltfleetby.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – July 2024
UK onshore gas volumes fell 14% in July 2024, compared with June 2024, to the lowest point for eight months. The onshore contribution to total UK gas production fell back to below 1%.
West Newton: Delays and missed deadlines
Analysis by DrillOrDrop reveals that the West Newton oil and gas field in East Yorkshire has seen more than 15 years of delays, missed deadlines and changing plans.
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