Second consultation on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans
A second consultation began today on plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight.
IGas appeals over refusal to extend life of Avington wellsite
IGas has appealed against the refusal of planning consent for its oil site at Avington in the South Downs National Park.
Losses rise at Egdon – preliminary results
Egdon Resources reported a £4.75m loss today, along with falling production and revenues.
Work underway at Wressle oil production site
A workover rig has been delivered to Egdon Resources’ Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire to prepare the well for production.
Guest post: notice to quit casts new doubt on onshore regulation
In this guest post, campaigner and researcher Ben Dean investigates official orders to decommission gas wells in North Yorkshire.
IGas “excited about green energy revolution”
The oil and gas producer, IGas, has said it is looking forward to making a “material contribution” to the green energy revolution.
January 2021 headlines
Keep up with January’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Horse Hill monthly oil production falls to record low
Official oil production at the Horse Hill site in Surrey has fallen to its lowest level so far, according to monthly data released today.
70-year low for 2020 UK onshore oil and gas drilling
The number of onshore oil and gas wells drilled in the UK in 2020 fell to a 70-year low.
What to watch in 2021
DrillOrDrop reviews what might happen in 2021 to UK onshore fracking and other oil and gas developments.
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