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Formal complaint against Environment Agency on Burniston permit

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 24, 2026

Campaigner seeks injunction against West Newton frack

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2026

Officials approve retention of Broadford Bridge access track

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2026

Union Jack and Reabold clash over West Newton frack plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 21, 2026

Star Energy looks for new oil and gas opportunities

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2026

Updated: “Errors, uncertainty and missing information” – Burniston draft permit decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2026

Updated: IGas seeks to keep Misson open for future fracking and shale gas drilling

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 1, 2020 • ( 4 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 1, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 30, 2020 • ( 11 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 27, 2020 • ( 26 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 27, 2020 • ( 39 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 26, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 25, 2020 • ( 13 Comments )

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 25, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

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

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

The shale gas company, Cuadrilla Resources, has described itself as “largely non-operational” following the moratorium on fracking in England.

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.

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