Climate campaigners disrupt Shell AGM
Disruption by climate campaigners today forced Shell to pause its first AGM since moving headquarters to London.
Shares drop again as Angus Energy acquires 100% of Saltfleetby gas project for £14m+
Angus Energy announced today it had bought out its partner in the Saltfleetby gas field in Lincolnshire for more than £14m.
Views sought on green energy plans for ex-fracking site
Residents and businesses in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire are being asked what they think about producing geothermal energy from old gas wells, including one once earmarked for fracking.
Brockham oil production resumes and water reinjection begins
Angus Energy announced today it had restarted oil production at its Brockham oil site in Surrey after a break of more than three years.
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.
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