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Date confirmed for Burniston gas meeting

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 16, 2026

Industry regulator extends Europa’s Burniston licence

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 16, 2026

National park gas plan would have “significant environmental impacts” – ruling

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 8, 2026

Councillors back Burniston delay but company urges timely decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 7, 2026

Star Energy seeks more time to restore Egmanton oilfield

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 6, 2026

2026 headlines

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 5, 2026

West Newton target shows “insufficient reservoir development” – sidetrack drilling begins

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 23, 2020 • ( 6 Comments )

One of the targets of the West Newton-B exploration site in East Yorkshire contained “insufficient reservoir development”, partners in the project announced this morning.

Dunsfold drilling plans spark debate over whether onshore gas helps tackle climate change

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 20, 2020 • ( 6 Comments )

A woman living near a proposed gas exploration site in Surrey is challenging the developer’s claims that it will support efforts to tackle climate change.

Regulator gives oil and gas companies more time to meet exploration commitments

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 20, 2020 • ( 17 Comments )

The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has got three more years in which to seek consent for two new wells near Blackpool in Lancashire.

Officials again back UKOG plans to drill at Dunsfold

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 19, 2020 • ( 8 Comments )

Surrey planners are recommending approval of plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for gas near Dunsfold when the proposal is considered a second time next week.

Council defends decision to allow 20 years of oil production at Horse Hill – day 2 judicial review

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 18, 2020 • ( 20 Comments )

Surrey County Council told the High Court today it had acted lawfully in granting consent for two decades of production at the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick Airport.

Campaigner takes council to court over Horse Hill oil production – day 1 judicial review

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 17, 2020 • ( 10 Comments )

Surrey County Council was challenged today at the High Court over its approval of two decades of oil extraction near Gatwick Airport.

Picture post: Vigil at Horse Hill

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 17, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

Opponents of oil production in Surrey gathered to decorate fencing outside the Horse Hill site this morning as a legal challenge began at the High Court.

Oil court case challenges future big carbon developments

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 17, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

A legal challenge at the High Court this morning could have wide-ranging implications for future proposals that have a large carbon footprint.

Oil site campaigners in court

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 16, 2020 • ( 13 Comments )

Two environmental campaigners accused of climbing the rig at an oil site in Surrey appeared in court today.

“Hydrogen no justification for oil and gas expansion” – new paper

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 16, 2020 • ( 19 Comments )

The use of hydrogen to help meet UK carbon targets does not justify an expansion of the onshore oil and gas industry, campaigners said today.

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