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

EA issues revised Burniston fracking assessment

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 15, 2026

Brockham workover notice

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 14, 2026

Rathlin accounts delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 13, 2026

EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 5, 2026

Reabold takeover fails

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 2, 2026

Reabold outlines West Newton plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

Don’t lift fracking moratorium without climate review – government advisor

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 31, 2021 • ( 6 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 30, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 29, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

Ineos has withdrawn its environmental permit for the first phase of a controversial, multi-billion chemical complex in the port of Antwerp.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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 26, 2021 • ( 24 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 26, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 25, 2021 • ( 11 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 24, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 23, 2021 • ( 28 Comments )

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.

Oil company criticised over online consultation for site expansion plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 22, 2021 • ( 12 Comments )

Rathlin Energy has been asked to remove immediately all images, logos, and references to Zero Carbon Humber from its online exhibition about plans to expand a local oil site. The company has also been criticised by a county councillor for failing to carry out “full, transparent and open […]

Sport urged to drop high-carbon sponsors

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 22, 2021 • ( 21 Comments )

Sport teams and events have been urged to give up sponsorship from companies that promote high carbon products, services and lifestyles.

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