Breaking: Restoration of dormant Broadford Bridge oil site delayed for another two years
The life of a dormant oil site was extended today for the fourth time by councillors in West Sussex.
Wressle oil helps lift Union Jack revenues by 1000%+ in 2021 – accounts
The leading partner in the Wressle oil site has reported an increase in revenues of 1099% in 2021, compared with the year before.
Further approval of waste water reinjection at Horse Hill oil well
The industry regulator has approved the use of an oil well at Horse Hill in Surrey for disposal of waste water, the site’s parent company announced today.
What MPs said about the Queen’s Speech
MPs debated the Queen’s Speech this week, which included measures which ministers said would curb protest and promote energy security. DrillOrDrop has compiled a selection of Westminster comments on these issues.
New government attempt to criminalise lock-on protests
The government announced today it was reviving plans to make the popular protest technique of locking on a criminal offence.
Lincolnshire oil schemes will not help energy crisis, say pilgrims
Plans by Egdon Resources to drill for oil in Lincolnshire will not cut energy bills, opponents said during a 17-mile pilgrimage between two proposed sites.
Planners back fourth extension at dormant Broadford Bridge oil site
Proposals to extend the life of a dormant oil site for a fourth time have been supported by West Sussex planners.
Water reinjection permitted at Horse Hill
The Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been granted permission to pump waste water underground.
May 2022 headlines
Keep up to date with May 2022’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Latest UK onshore oil production data – February 2022
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for February 2022: small recovery in daily production but monthly volumes down
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