Winter 2020/1 diary
DrillOrDrop’s winter diary of events in 2020/21 about the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Updated: IGas seeks to keep Misson open for future fracking and shale gas drilling
IGas has applied for consent to extend the life of its shale gas site at Misson in north Nottinghamshire.
Horse Hill oil production up slightly – but so are waste water and gas
Monthly oil, water and gas production were all up at Horse Hill in Surrey, the UK’s newest onshore production site, according to the latest official data.
Charges dropped against Horse Hill protesters
Four people who took part in a protest at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey in June have said their actions have been vindicated after charges were dropped.
Villagers relieved at second refusal of Dunsfold drilling plans – UKOG likely to appeal
Councillors have narrowly turned down plans to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey for a second time.
Breaking: UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans refused for second time – live news updates
This post has live news updates on the vote over whether gas exploration should be allowed near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.
Union Jack £1m loan for Wressle oil site – workover rig expected in New Year
Union Jack Oil announced this morning it is to lend £1m to Egdon Resources, the operator of the Wressle oil site in north Lincolnshire.
Gas company accused of “exaggerated” and “unsubstantiated assertions” about Surrey drilling plans
County councillors in Surrey are being urged not to accept their officials’ assessment of the benefits of gas exploration near the village of Dunsfold.
Borough council calls for refusal of UKOG drilling plans at Dunsfold
Waverley Borough Council has called for the refusal of planning permission for oil and gas drilling at the Loxley wellsite in Dunsfold, Surrey.
“Largely non-operational” Cuadrilla Resources declares £38m annual loss
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla Resources, has described itself as “largely non-operational” following the moratorium on fracking in England.
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