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DRILL OR DROP?

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

Reform UK voters prefer solar farms to fracking sites – new poll

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 29, 2026

Council calls for urgent government ban on fracking

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 29, 2026

Challenge to West Newton fracking consent heads for court

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 28, 2026

Official climate advice on onshore oil and gas underestimates risks – campaign group

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 28, 2026

Europa focuses on four UK onshore sites in 2026

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 27, 2026

Union Jack warning on UK onshore oil and gas assets

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 26, 2026

“Everyone can do something, however small” – advice to Foxholes gas opponents

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 12, 2026

A tiny North Yorkshire village fighting a David and Goliath battle against gas drilling got advice last night from campaigns across the UK.

New ground added to West Newton fracking challenge

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 5, 2026

The campaigner challenging consent for lower-volume fracking in East Yorkshire has added a new ground to his case.

Shrinking assets and cash – UKOG delayed accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 5, 2026

The company behind the suspended oil site that is subject of a landmark Supreme Court ruling has reported declining assets and revenue.

UKOG submits new Horse Hill application

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 5, 2026

UK Oil & Gas plc announced this morning it has submitted a revised planning application for its Horse Hill site , near Redhill, in Surrey.

Angus seeks consent to store flammable liquids at Saltfleetby

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 30, 2026

Angus Energy has applied for permission to store condensate, a flammable liquid produced along with gas, at its field in Lincolnshire.

Star Energy update: revenue and production fall in 2025 plus share placing

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 30, 2026

Star Energy oil revenues fell more than 20% in 2025, compared with the year before, according to annual accounts. The company also announced a share placing aimed at raising £8.4m.

Rathlin Energy founder quits

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 29, 2026

The founder and director of a company behind new plans to use UK onshore gas for bitcoin mining, has resigned.

Minister clears way for formal refusal of Burniston frack plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 28, 2026

North Yorkshire councillors are free to issue a formal refusal of plans by Europa Oil & Gas for drilling for gas and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.

Burniston decision: reaction

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 24, 2026

Opponents of plans to drill and frack for gas in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston are celebrating tonight after the decision to oppose planning permission.

Breaking: Burniston gas fracking rejected

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 24, 2026

Councillors have opposed controversial plans to drill and frack for gas in the village of Burniston, near Scarborough.

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