From the Weald to Turkey – UKOG’s name trail
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
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
MPs have promised to monitor how quickly the government implements recommendations of the UK’s citizens’ assembly on climate change.
Kerogen MD joins Cuadrilla boards
Senior figures from Cuadrilla’s backers in Australia and Hong Kong have been appointed to the company’s boards.
UK climate assembly rejects fossil fuels and CCS
A key part of the UK government’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been opposed by the first citizens’ assembly on climate change.
Second extension for Egdon’s North Kelsey oil site – to end of 2021
An oil exploration site in Lincolnshire, where only limited work has been carried out since 2014, will be allowed to operate for another 16 months.
Lincolnshire planners again back time extension at Egdon’s North Kelsey oil site
A request by Egdon Resources for more time at its exploration site at North Kelsey has again been backed by council officials.
Details on Rathlin’s new drilling plans as East Yorks clears way for applications
Plans by Rathlin Energy for two new well sites in East Yorkshire will not need a detailed environmental assessment, council planners have decided.
Climate change “lightship” passes Horse Hill oil site
A model lightship being pushed from Brighton to London to raise awareness of climate change passed the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey today.
Autumn 2020 diary
DrillOrDrop’s autumn diary of events in 2020 about the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
