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

Star Energy seeks more time to restore Egmanton oilfield

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 6, 2026

2026 headlines

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 5, 2026

Who drilled where in 2025?

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 1, 2026

What to watch in 2026?

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 31, 2025

Review of 2025 – the return of fracking?

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 30, 2025

Happy Christmas 2025 from DrillOrDrop

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 24, 2025

More responses to Foxholes gas drilling plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 5, 2025

Key responses have been published this week in response to proposals by Egdon Resources to explore for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire.  

Fracking splits in Reform

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 3, 2025

The controversial issue of fracking in Lancashire has divided Reform politicians in the county from their national leadership.

Scrap planning rules that favour onshore oil and gas, environmentalists demand

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 3, 2025

Nine environmental campaign organisations have urged the government today to end planning policies that favour fossil fuels.

Updated: UKOG funding resolutions passed

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 2, 2025

Investors in UK Oil & Gas plc have approved two resolutions aimed at raising money for the company’s hydrogen storage and production plans.

Foxholes seeks more information on Egdon’s gas drilling plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 2, 2025

The North Yorkshire village of Foxholes has asked for more detail on plans to explore for gas near local homes.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – June 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 1, 2025

UK onshore daily oil production in June 2025 was the lowest for eight months. The monthly oil volume dropped 7% compared with the month before. The fall was more than twice what would have been expected from the shorter month in June, compared with May 2025.

Foxholes rejects gas drilling plans with a “line in the chalk”

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 20, 2025

The North Yorkshire village of Foxholes has opposed plans by Egdon Resources to explore for gas.

More time for West Newton frack consultation

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 19, 2025

The Environment Agency has extended the consultation period at a second site where lower-volume fracking is planned in Yorkshire.

Foxholes gas drilling application published

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 13, 2025

Gas exploration plans in the North Yorkshire village of Foxholes were published today.

Cuadrilla paid £12.5m in dispute settlement

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 13, 2025

The fracking firm, Cuadrilla Resources Limited, has received a cash sum of £12.5m after resolving a commercial dispute.

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