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10+ years of independent journalism on UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to it

EA issues revised Burniston fracking assessment

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 15, 2026

Brockham workover notice

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 14, 2026

Rathlin accounts delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 13, 2026

EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 5, 2026

Reabold takeover fails

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 2, 2026

Reabold outlines West Newton plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

“£1.9m investment commitment for West Newton” – Reabold

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 13, 2026

A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner has announced.

Horse Hill news update

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 11, 2026

Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed.

Minister responds to council fracking questions

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

The government has told North Yorkshire Council it is keeping regulation on lower-volume fracking “under review”.

Europa shareholders back fundraising

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

Investors in Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, have approved resolutions to issue more shares and warrants. Announcement

N Yorks Council “burying its head in the sand” over Burniston gas plan complaints

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 2, 2026

Burniston has stepped up its action against North Yorkshire Council’s handling of plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking.

Planners accused of “misleading” report on Burniston fracking gas plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 26, 2026

Council officials have been accused of giving misleading advice on controversial plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.

Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 26, 2026

The local government secretary will not decide controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough.

Star Energy reports below expectation production and delays at Singleton gas-to-grid

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 25, 2026

The UK’s second biggest onshore oil operator saw production volumes drop nearly 6% below predictions in 2025. In a trading update, Star Energy said net production averaged 1,886 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), compared with the 2,000 boe/d expected for the year. The company’s chief executive, […]

Don’t reverse Finch ruling, PM urged

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 23, 2026

The campaigner who won a landmark Supreme Court ruling on onshore oil and gas emissions is urging the prime minister to resist calls to overturn the judgement.

Lapsed Balcombe well test: Angus Energy to “submit new planning application”

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2026

The operator of the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has said it will submit a new planning application after permission lapsed last week.

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