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

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 13, 2026

Horse Hill news update

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 11, 2026

Minister responds to council fracking questions

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

Europa shareholders back fundraising

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 2, 2026

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 26, 2026

N Kelsey oil plans “clear and obvious conflict” with UK climate commitments – expert

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 25, 2023 • ( 13 Comments )

The plan to drill for oil near the Lincolnshire village of North Kelsey conflicts with the UK’s international commitments to tackle climate change, a leading scientist has warned.

UK risks missing out on net zero opportunities, says CCC

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 24, 2023 • ( 14 Comments )

Net zero could create hundreds of thousands of new green jobs – but stronger government support is needed, a briefing said today.

Legal challenges to Cumbrian coal mine go to High Court

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 19, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Two legal challenges to the government’s decision to allow a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria are to be heard at the High Court.

Campaigners cleared of criminal damage in protest at Schlumberger’s Cambridge research centre

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 18, 2023 • ( 5 Comments )

Two climate campaigners accused of criminal damage at a fossil fuels protest on Cambridge University land have been found not guilty after nearly three years.

Egdon shares rise 80%+ as it agrees to £27m takeover

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 17, 2023 • ( 36 Comments )

Egdon Resources, the company behind the UK’s newest onshore oil producer, announced this morning it has agreed to a takeover by Petrichor Partners.

Cumbrian coal mine company intervenes in Supreme Court challenge over Horse Hill oil production  

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 17, 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

A landmark legal case on the climate impacts of onshore oil production, to be heard by the Supreme Court in June, could threaten plans for a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria – as well as other fossil fuel developments.

North Kelsey appeal goes to two days

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 17, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The venue and duration has been set for Egdon Resources’ appeal hearing against refusal of planning permission at its North Kelsey Moor site in Lincolnshire.

Wressle oil delivers first Union Jack annual profit

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 15, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Oil production from the Wressle field in north Lincolnshire helped boost annual revenue by 349% for Union Jack, the company said today.

New parliamentary committee seeks views on net zero priorities

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 9, 2023 • ( 27 Comments )

The group of MPs who will scrutinise the government on cutting emissions and securing energy is asking for advice on its work programme.

Residents get go-ahead for court challenge to Balcombe oil test

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 7, 2023 • ( 4 Comments )

Opponents of plans to test an oil well at the West Sussex village of Balcombe have got permission to bring a legal challenge.

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