Government refuses to block lower-volume fracking
The Burnham government has confirmed it will not ban lower-volume fracking.
Cuadrilla gets the clean-up extension refused by councillors
The fracking company Cuadrilla has secured the very time extension to restore its Lancashire shale gas site that councillors refused nine months ago.
Wressle production down 15%
Production at the UK’s newest onshore oil site has dropped 15%, accounts from one of the partners have revealed.
New Union Jack board rejects Reabold offer
New directors of Union Jack Oil have unanimously rejected the takeover offer by Reabold Resources.
West Newton frack and data centre study– notice of prep work
Companies behind plans in East Yorkshire for a £2.5m lower-volume frack, well test and data centre study have given notice of preparation work.
Campaigners launch fundraiser for legal challenge on methane pollution
Campaigners gathered outside the Horndean B oil site in Hampshire yesterday (6 September 2026) to launch a fundraiser for a legal challenge over methane pollution from onshore oil and gas sites in the UK.
“No date” yet for Horse Hill decision
No decision is expected this month (September 2026) on controversial plans for expansion and long-term production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey, the county council has confirmed.
Union Jack takeover update
New directors of Union Jack Oil will give their views next week on the proposed takeover by Reabold Resources, according to a statement to investors.
UKOG name change
UK Oil & Gas, the company behind controversial expansion plans at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey, has changed its name.
Cuadrilla’s Balcombe claim contradicts officials and partner
A statement by Cuadrilla about the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex apparently conflicts with information from officials and the company’s own partner.
