Union Jack reveals drilling plans and maiden profit
Union Jack Oil has revealed plans for two new wells next year, as it reported its first profit.
Graham Stuart becomes climate minister
Graham Stuart, the MP representing the area of East Yorkshire around Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil site, is the new climate minister.
Jailed pipeline protester to appeal over contempt of court sentence
The climate campaigner who was jailed yesterday for contempt of court over a pipeline protest is to appeal.
Planners oppose IGas grey hydrogen plans for Surrey
Surrey council planners have recommended refusal of plans by IGas for hydrogen production in the green belt.
UK shale gas won’t help energy prices – advisors tell PM
Government advisors have told the new prime minister the UK can’t rely on shale gas to solve the cost-of-living crisis.
Rees-Mogg takes on business and energy
As predicted, Jacob Rees-Mogg is the new business secretary. But he also extra responsibility for energy.
Climate activist jailed over pipeline protest
A climate campaigner who protested against a new jet fuel pipeline to Heathrow airport has been jailed for contempt of court.
Liz Truss to be PM: Reaction
The result of the Conservative Party members ballot, at 12.40pm, confirmed that Liz Truss will be the UK’s new prime minister.
UK fracking: a decade of broken promises, earthquakes and no gas
As the new prime minister takes office, one of the biggest immediate challenges will be the UK’s energy crisis, with soaring bills and the threat of rationing this winter. Some see onshore shale gas as part of the solution. But given shale’s record over the past decade, can […]
Update: Climate protester leaves pipeline site after arrest warrant issued
Updated on 3 September 2022: A climate protester has left a site in Surrey that he has occupied for 33 days in protest at Esso’s new jet fuel pipeline.
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