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DRILL OR DROP?

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

Two Cuadrilla companies struck off

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 3, 2026

Reabold takeover of Union Jack agreed

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 1, 2026

Meeting on new gas plan in national park

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 30, 2026

Waddock Cross update

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 26, 2026

Angus debt restructuring deal signed

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 24, 2026

Government warned transition to clean electricity is not fast enough

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 24, 2026

Councillors to debate West Newton fracking plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 30, 2026

Councillors in East Yorkshire will be urged this week to confirm their authority’s opposition to hydraulic fracturing in the county.

Angus accounts delay

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 26, 2026

Angus Energy, the operator of oil and gas sites at Balcombe, Brockham and Saltfleetby, has announced its annual accounts will be delayed.

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Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed.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

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