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Regulator rejects calls for more time to comment on Burniston frack plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 21, 2026

Climate campaigners condemn Jackdaw approval

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 21, 2026

Burniston calls for more time to comment on revised fracking permit

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 20, 2026

Council warned against unlawful Horse Hill approval

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 20, 2026

energy B deal on Horse Hill

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 20, 2026

Horse Hill decision unlikely in 2026

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 20, 2026

Updated: UKOG abandons Turkish well test and announces new fundraising plans for Loxley

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 2, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

UKOG shares dropped more than a third today on news that the company had abandoned testing the Pinarova-1 well in Turkey. The company said it was “disappointed” that the well had not met its expectations.

Rapid phase out of fossil fuels needed – UK climate advisor warns

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 30, 2024 • ( 41 Comments )

The UK must “rapidly replace fossil fuels with low carbon alternatives”, the government’s climate advisor warned today.

Union Jack heads for Texas

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 29, 2024

Union Jack Oil, the majority investor in the Wressle onshore site in North Lincolnshire, has announced its first move into the US.

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.

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