UK onshore oil production drops again
Annual UK onshore oil production has fallen to its lowest level since 2011.
‘No planning consent for importing waste water to Angus Energy’s Brockham oil site’, council confirms
Angus Energy does not have planning permission for its proposal to dispose of waste water produced at oil and gas sites across the Weald, it was confirmed today.
Don’t lift fracking moratorium without climate review – government advisor
The government’s climate advisor has said the ongoing moratorium on fracking in England should not be lifted without considering the impact of shale gas on greenhouse gas emissions.
West Newton-B well evaluation due next month – statement
Evaluation of a well at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire is due to start next month, it was announced today. A statement from Union Jack Oil, a partner in the licence area, said the first phase of the programme to evaluate the WNB-1z well would […]
Ineos drops permit for work on Antwerp chemical facility
Ineos has withdrawn its environmental permit for the first phase of a controversial, multi-billion chemical complex in the port of Antwerp.
Residents’ worries over silica regulation on fracking site
People living near Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site have reacted with concern following news that the Health and Safety Executive is facing questions from MPs about its monitoring of silica sand.
MPs quiz HSE over scrutiny of silica dust risk at Cuadrilla’s fracking site
The UK’s health and safety watchdog is facing questions from MPs over the way it monitored risks from silica sand at Cuadrilla’s fracking site.
Climate dispute over Surrey oil wells to go to Court of Appeal
A climate campaigner is to take her long-running fight against the development of oil wells in Surrey to the Court of Appeal.
Spring 2021 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in spring 2021 affecting the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Views sought on water injection plan at Angus Energy’s Brockham site
People are invited to comment on proposals by Angus Energy to dispose of waste water into a borehole at its Brockham oil site in Surrey.
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