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Council issues formal Burniston refusal

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 15, 2026

Horse Hill production application – publication expected next month

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 13, 2026

Ban must “shut the door” on all forms of fracking – campaigners

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 13, 2026

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 12, 2026

New ground added to West Newton fracking challenge

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 5, 2026

Shrinking assets and cash – UKOG delayed accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 5, 2026

West Newton fracture details revealed

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 23, 2026

More information has been released about plans for a lower-volume frack at the West Newton A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.

New date for Burniston gas decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 19, 2026

Plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire are likely to be decided next month (April).

“£1.9m investment commitment for West Newton” – Reabold

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 13, 2026

A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner has announced.

Horse Hill news update

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 11, 2026

Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed.

Minister responds to council fracking questions

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

The government has told North Yorkshire Council it is keeping regulation on lower-volume fracking “under review”.

Europa shareholders back fundraising

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

Investors in Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, have approved resolutions to issue more shares and warrants. Announcement

N Yorks Council “burying its head in the sand” over Burniston gas plan complaints

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 2, 2026

Burniston has stepped up its action against North Yorkshire Council’s handling of plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking.

Planners accused of “misleading” report on Burniston fracking gas plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 26, 2026

Council officials have been accused of giving misleading advice on controversial plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.

Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 26, 2026

The local government secretary will not decide controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough.

Star Energy reports below expectation production and delays at Singleton gas-to-grid

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 25, 2026

The UK’s second biggest onshore oil operator saw production volumes drop nearly 6% below predictions in 2025. In a trading update, Star Energy said net production averaged 1,886 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), compared with the 2,000 boe/d expected for the year. The company’s chief executive, […]

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