Former frack site revealed as green energy pioneer
A controversial former fracking pad that divided a North Yorkshire community has become a test site for geothermal energy production.
New energy secretary
Claire Coutinho has been appointed the new secretary of state for energy and net zero.
Artificial lift aims to boost oil production at Wressle
Work is underway to increase pressure within the reservoir at the UK’s newest oil production site at Wressle, the operator announced today.
Cuadrilla earned nothing in 2023 but spent $2.4m – annual accounts
The former fracking company, Cuadrilla, earned nothing for its Australian owner in the past 12 months but spent Aus$2.4m.
East Yorkshire drilling delayed again – to 2024
Work on a new well at the West Newton-B oil and gas site in East Yorkshire has been postponed again.
Star Energy buys into Croatian geothermal business
Star Energy – formerly known as IGas – has taken a majority stake in the owner of a geothermal exploration licence in northern Croatia.
Oil and gas opponents add voice to campaign against Cumbrian coal mine
Campaigners opposing onshore oil and gas developments in south east England are travelling to Cumbria to join a protest against a new coal mine in Whitehaven.
Go-ahead for production and new drilling at West Newton-A
The Environment Agency has given formal consent for oil and gas production at an expanded West Newton-A well site in East Yorkshire.
Photo post: Boomtown protest against Avington oil production
Climate campaigners staged a protest at one of the UK’s biggest music festivals, against plans to revive oil production on the estate where the event is held.
Star Energy selling two potential drilling sites in Cheshire
Two plots of land, acquired by Star Energy companies for gas drilling near Chester, are being sold.
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