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DRILL OR DROP?

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

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

Who drilled where in 2025?

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 1, 2026

What to watch in 2026?

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 31, 2025

UK’s second biggest onshore gas field predicted in Surrey

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 21, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

The small village of Dunsfold in Surrey could be on the UK’s second biggest onshore gas field, an exploration company said this morning.

Internal Market Bill risks override on fracking – MPs

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

The government’s controversial Brexit legislation could override the wishes of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland on fracking, MPs have warned.

Union Jack raises £7m

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Union Jack Oil has raised £7m for work at oil sites in the East Midlands and future acquisitions.

MP to call for fracking ban in Rother Valley

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2020 • ( 18 Comments )

The MP for an area with two potential shale gas sites is expected to call in parliament for a permanent ban on fracking in his constituency.

Surrey grandmother’s 100 mile walk to challenge oil drilling

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

A 71-year-old grandmother is walking more than hundred miles in a week to raise money for a legal challenge to oil drilling in Surrey.

IGas acquires geothermal firm

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Redundant oil and gas wells could be used for geothermal energy, the would-be fracking company, IGas, said in an announcement this morning.

Campaigners condemn UK gas company for legal action against Slovenia over fracking delays

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 15, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

  A British gas company is using a controversial treaty to sue Slovenia for insisting on protection for groundwater from fracking.

From the Weald to Turkey – UKOG’s name trail

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 15, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

The new company that will lead UKOG’s plans to explore for oil in Turkey inherits its name in a complex journey, thousands of miles away in southern England.

Losses widen at Union Jack Oil

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 14, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

Losses in Union Jack Oil more than doubled in the first half of 2020, compared with the same period last year.

MPs launch inquiry into climate assembly report

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 10, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

MPs have promised to monitor how quickly the government implements recommendations of the UK’s citizens’ assembly on climate change.

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