June 2021 headlines
Keep up with June 2021’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Updated: Climate activists blockade BP Hamble oil terminal
BP’s Hamble oil terminal near Southampton has been blocked by Extinction Rebellion climate campaigners
MPs reject Labour call for full ban on fracking in England
Labour’s bid to ban fracking in England was defeated in parliament this afternoon. The party’s amendment to the Environment Bill was rejected by 357 votes to 216.
Updated: Court orders Shell to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030
A landmark legal challenge has forced Royal Dutch Shell to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to meet global climate goals.
Environmental campaigner joins gas company board to develop renewables
A former would-be fracking company has appointed a leading opponent as a director to help it go green.
UKOG issues 262m shares to complete Horse Hill equipment purchase
UK Oil &Gas has issued more than 262 million shares to pay the final instalment of the cost of surface production equipment at its Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
West Newton B well test – equipment mobilised
Rathlin Energy has confirmed that it began to mobilise equipment today to complete and test the well at its West Newton B site in East Yorkshire.
Tributes to campaigner Max Rosenberg
Tributes have been paid to Max Rosenberg, a campaigner against the onshore oil and gas industry, who has died.
UKOG calls meeting to approve share issue for Turkish operations
The weald-based drilling company, UK Oil & Gas, is seeking support for a share issue to fund new drilling in Turkey.
Alba cuts value of Horse Hill stake by a quarter
Alba Minerals has downgraded the value of its investment in the Horse Hill oil field in Surrey by more than £1.43m.
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