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

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

Union Jack promotes “green credentials” of West Newton

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 16, 2020 • ( 9 Comments )

The amount of carbon that would be emitted during any future oil production at West Newton in East Yorkshire would be smaller than the UK onshore average, according to the conclusions of a study announced today.

Gasland fracking firm faces criminal charges over water contamination

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 16, 2020 • ( 45 Comments )

A US fracking company featured in the documentary Gasland has been charged with environmental offences following a two-year grand jury investigation.

Cuadrilla briefed shale gas commissioner for radio interview – deleted emails reveal

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 15, 2020 • ( 22 Comments )

The fracking company, Cuadrilla, helped the former shale gas commissioner, Natascha Engel, prepare for a radio interview, according to emails she deleted.

Irish government moves to block imports of fracked gas

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 15, 2020 • ( 13 Comments )

The Irish government has announced it is withdrawing support for a gas import terminal at Shannon on the south west coast.

Comments invited on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 10, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

A public consultation into plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight has opened.

Highway officials oppose UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans over safety concerns

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 10, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight should be refused because they may be a hazard to road users, highway officials have recommended.

Government clears way to extend life of suspended Ryedale gas fields

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 9, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

  A bid to allow gas fields in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire to operate until 2035 is now likely to be approved after a government ruling.

Union Jack becomes biggest player in Wressle oil field

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 8, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Union Jack Oil plc is to pay £500,000 to become the largest single investor in the Wressle oil field in North Lincolnshire.

Court date set for legal challenge over oil and gas clean-up costs

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 6, 2020 • ( 7 Comments )

A legal challenge against the oil and gas industry regulator will be heard at the High Court next month (July 2020).

UKOG announces plan to boost production from “Gatwick Gusher”

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 4, 2020 • ( 7 Comments )

UK Oil & Gas said today it would reperforate the Portland section of its first well at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.

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