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DRILL OR DROP?

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

Cuadrilla’s Balcombe claim contradicts officials and partner

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 31, 2026

Rathlin board changes

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 27, 2026

Union Jack directors ousted

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 24, 2026

Frack site restoration record

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 21, 2026

New planning rules published for onshore oil and gas in England

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 21, 2026

Fencing being removed at frack site

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 13, 2026

Updated: Villagers highlight environmental “flaws” in North Yorkshire fracking plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 24, 2025

Opponents of plans to drill and frack in a North Yorkshire village have criticised the “inappropriate” technology, “inadequate” risk assessments, missing, incorrect and inconsistent information and a failure to consider vulnerable people. Europa Oil & Gas contacted DrillOrDrop about this article on 30 September 2025. We have published […]

Waddock Cross oil expansion decision delayed over climate questions

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 23, 2025

The decision on expansion of oil production in rural Dorset was deferred this morning because councillors wanted more information on the climate impact.

Campaigners call for “strong, enforceable regulation” on methane emissions from UK oil and gas

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 22, 2025

The UK government is being urged to adopt tough controls in the coming weeks on methane releases from the oil and gas industry.

Lib Dems to debate ban on onshore oil and gas

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 20, 2025

A block on onshore oil and gas extraction will be debated at the Lib Dem conference tomorrow (Sunday 21 September 2025).

Residents voice safety concerns over West Newton fracking plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 19, 2025

Opponents of lower-volume fracking have questioned the safety of the process proposed at a gas site in East Yorkshire.

Oil and gas earnings down 38% at Star Energy

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2025

The oil and gas company, Star Energy, said this week it was under increasing strain in a challenging operating environment.

Dorset planners back expansion at suspended oil site

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 17, 2025

Officials have supported plans for more drilling and oil production at a mothballed site in rural Dorset.

Rathlin gets more time to raise cash for West Newton drilling – annual accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2025

The cash-strapped oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has won more time to secure funds to meet its drilling commitments.

More responses to Foxholes gas drilling plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 5, 2025

Key responses have been published this week in response to proposals by Egdon Resources to explore for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire.  

Fracking splits in Reform

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 3, 2025

The controversial issue of fracking in Lancashire has divided Reform politicians in the county from their national leadership.

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