Minister challenged over “misleading” fracking claims
An environmental campaigner is challenging the government over what he says are “misleading” and “inaccurate” claims about the controversial issue of fracking.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – July 2025
UK onshore gas production fell to its lowest level in July 2025 since November 2023.
Delayed UKOG accounts reveal £35m cut in value of oil assets
Long-awaited annual accounts for UK Oil & Gas plc show a £35m drop in the value of the company’s oil and gas assets.
Government to block new onshore oil and gas licences and ban fracking
No new onshore oil and gas licences will be issued in England, the government announced today. The news followed a speech to the Labour conference in which the energy secretary confirmed his commitment to ban fracking.
Europa responds to permit consultation comments
Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans to carry out lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire, contacted DrillOrDrop today about our article which reported on a response to a public consultation.
Updated: Villagers highlight environmental “flaws” in North Yorkshire fracking plans
Opponents of plans to drill and frack in a North Yorkshire village have criticised the “inappropriate” technology, “inadequate” risk assessments, missing, incorrect and inconsistent information and a failure to consider vulnerable people. Europa Oil & Gas contacted DrillOrDrop about this article on 30 September 2025. We have published […]
Waddock Cross oil expansion decision delayed over climate questions
The decision on expansion of oil production in rural Dorset was deferred this morning because councillors wanted more information on the climate impact.
Campaigners call for “strong, enforceable regulation” on methane emissions from UK oil and gas
The UK government is being urged to adopt tough controls in the coming weeks on methane releases from the oil and gas industry.
Residents voice safety concerns over West Newton fracking plans
Opponents of lower-volume fracking have questioned the safety of the process proposed at a gas site in East Yorkshire.
Oil and gas earnings down 38% at Star Energy
The oil and gas company, Star Energy, said this week it was under increasing strain in a challenging operating environment.
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