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

West Newton frack and data centre study– notice of prep work

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 9, 2026

Campaigners launch fundraiser for legal challenge on methane pollution

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 7, 2026

“No date” yet for Horse Hill decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 6, 2026

Union Jack takeover update

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 6, 2026

UKOG name change

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 6, 2026

Cuadrilla’s Balcombe claim contradicts officials and partner

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 31, 2026

Wressle gets go-ahead for larger gas engine

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 29, 2024

The Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire has been given consent for a larger gas engine to generate electricity.

Norwegian campaigners secure historic win on key issue at centre of Horse Hill landmark legal challenge

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 23, 2024 • ( 14 Comments )

The arguments at the centre of a landmark legal challenge to UK onshore oil production have secured a separate historic court win against the Norwegian government.

Offshore oil and gas licensing bill wins second reading

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 22, 2024 • ( 23 Comments )

The government has won a debate on its legislation to require annual licensing rounds for new North Sea oil and gas fields.

Reabold announces £4.4m payment from Shell

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 18, 2024

Reabold Resources, a key investor in the West Newton oil and gas field in East Yorkshire, is to receive £4.4m from Shell in the coming days.

Renewables boss backs challenge to oil production in Lincs protected area

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 12, 2024 • ( 58 Comments )

A legal challenge to oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds area of outstanding natural beauty is being supported by the head of the renewables company, Ecotricity.

Delays to timetable for plugging Cuadrilla’s fracked wells

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 10, 2024 • ( 14 Comments )

Cuadrilla’s plan to decommission its fracked wells in Lancashire is already behind schedule.

Reabold fights off second shareholder challenge to board

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 10, 2024 • ( 7 Comments )

A major backer of the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire has fought off another challenge by a group of shareholders.

Breaking: Court of appeal refuses further Dunsfold challenge

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 9, 2024 • ( 6 Comments )

Opponents of gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold have been refused permission for a further appeal.

Ministerial answer on new oil helps our case, say Balcombe campaigners

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 8, 2024 • ( 2 Comments )

Campaigners challenging well testing in the West Sussex village of Balcombe believe their case has been helped by a minister’s recent admission on production from new oil fields.

Chris Skidmore: Conservative MP quits over more oil and gas licences

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 5, 2024 • ( 11 Comments )

The former energy minister, Chris Skidmore, has resigned over new legislation to offer more offshore oil and gas licences, prompting another by-election.

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