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DRILL OR DROP?

10+ years of independent journalism on UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to it

Wressle expansion would emit 1m+ tonnes of climate pollution

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 25, 2026

Council issues formal Burniston refusal

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 15, 2026

Horse Hill production application – publication expected next month

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 13, 2026

Ban must “shut the door” on all forms of fracking – campaigners

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 13, 2026

“Everyone can do something, however small” – advice to Foxholes gas opponents

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 12, 2026

New ground added to West Newton fracking challenge

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 5, 2026

Oil and gas earnings down 38% at Star Energy

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2025

The oil and gas company, Star Energy, said this week it was under increasing strain in a challenging operating environment.

Dorset planners back expansion at suspended oil site

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2025

Officials have supported plans for more drilling and oil production at a mothballed site in rural Dorset.

Rathlin gets more time to raise cash for West Newton drilling – annual accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2025

The cash-strapped oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has won more time to secure funds to meet its drilling commitments.

More responses to Foxholes gas drilling plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 5, 2025

Key responses have been published this week in response to proposals by Egdon Resources to explore for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire.  

Fracking splits in Reform

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 3, 2025

The controversial issue of fracking in Lancashire has divided Reform politicians in the county from their national leadership.

Scrap planning rules that favour onshore oil and gas, environmentalists demand

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 3, 2025

Nine environmental campaign organisations have urged the government today to end planning policies that favour fossil fuels.

Updated: UKOG funding resolutions passed

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 2, 2025

Investors in UK Oil & Gas plc have approved two resolutions aimed at raising money for the company’s hydrogen storage and production plans.

Foxholes seeks more information on Egdon’s gas drilling plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 2, 2025

The North Yorkshire village of Foxholes has asked for more detail on plans to explore for gas near local homes.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – June 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 1, 2025

UK onshore daily oil production in June 2025 was the lowest for eight months. The monthly oil volume dropped 7% compared with the month before. The fall was more than twice what would have been expected from the shorter month in June, compared with May 2025.

Foxholes rejects gas drilling plans with a “line in the chalk”

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 20, 2025

The North Yorkshire village of Foxholes has opposed plans by Egdon Resources to explore for gas.

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