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Formal complaint against Environment Agency on Burniston permit

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 24, 2026

Campaigner seeks injunction against West Newton frack

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2026

Officials approve retention of Broadford Bridge access track

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2026

Union Jack and Reabold clash over West Newton frack plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 21, 2026

Star Energy looks for new oil and gas opportunities

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2026

Updated: “Errors, uncertainty and missing information” – Burniston draft permit decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2026

Teenager campaigns against oil production in the Surrey greenbelt

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 16, 2021 • ( 24 Comments )

A 17-year-old climate activist from Brockham in Surrey is urging local people to object to plans for 15 years of oil production plans in her village as the deadline approaches for public comments.

Fracking opposition more than double support – new government survey

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 16, 2021 • ( 15 Comments )

More than twice as many people oppose fracking than support it, according to a new government survey published today.

UKOG announces plans for geothermal energy hub at Horse Hill

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 16, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

The company behind oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey has announced plans to develop geothermal energy at the site.

Plans published for new well target and another year at North Kelsey exploration site

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 15, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

The company behind rejected oil production plans in the Lincolnshire Wolds has now applied to extend the life of another site for a third time.

Government responds to fracking industry legal letter

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 13, 2021 • ( 11 Comments )

A government department has confirmed it has acted on a threat of legal action from the onshore shale gas industry over the moratorium on fracking.

Latest UK onshore oil production data: August 2021

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 10, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Key figures Daily production: 14,399.66 barrels per dayWeight: 58,472.4 tonnesVolume: 70,967 m3Volume of onshore as a proportion of UK total oil production: 1.80%

UKOG fails to win extra Turkish licences

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 10, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

The Weald-based UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) plc confirmed today its bid for three new licences in Turkey had been unsuccessful.

Cambo oil field plans paused

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 10, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

Development of the controversial Cambo oil field off Shetland has been paused.

IGas and Third Energy join project to store CO2 and hydrogen in old wells

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 9, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

IGas has confirmed it is part of a consortium of academics and industry to turn exhausted oil and gas wells into test sites to bury carbon dioxide and store hydrogen.

Mozambique gas project could lift “millions out of poverty” – government lawyer

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 8, 2021 • ( 13 Comments )

The UK government has defended its decision to invest $1.15bn in a massive gas scheme in Mozambique.

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