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National park gas plan would have “significant environmental impacts” – ruling

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 8, 2026

Councillors back Burniston delay but company urges timely decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 7, 2026

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

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Schlumberger defends Cambridge research as climate protests continue

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Climate campaigners continued a week of protests today at Schlumberger’s research centre in Cambridge with a banner drop – but the company said it was committed to low carbon solutions.

Challenge to government funding of Mozambique gas project goes to Court of Appeal

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The Court of Appeal will decide whether ministers acted lawfully in agreeing $1.15 billion of financing for a liquified natural gas project in Mozambique, it was confirmed this afternoon.

UK fracking update – Sealing of Cuadrilla’s shale gas wells could be delayed by a year

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 16, 2022 • ( 18 Comments )

The oil and gas industry regulator has said it would consider postponing the abandonment of Cuadrilla’s fracked wells in Lancashire by up to a year.

Three arrests at Schlumberger blockade

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 15, 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

Police have removed climate campaigners blockading the research centre operated by Schlumberger oil service company in Cambridge.

Judges split over government decision to fund Mozambique gas project

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 15, 2022 • ( 5 Comments )

Two judges have disagreed in what could be a landmark case over whether the UK government acted lawfully in approving $1.15bn financing for a liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.

Climate campaigners blockade oil services company in Cambridge

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 14, 2022 • ( 19 Comments )

Climate campaigners have blockaded Schlumberger’s research centre in Cambridge with a pink boat, fake oil rig, and metal “tripods”.

Councillors hear arguments over West Newton-A production – again

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 14, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

For a second time, opponents and supporters of plans for expansion at an oil site in East Yorkshire have put their cases to councillors.

Egdon Resources to appeal against planning refusal at North Kelsey

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 14, 2022 • ( 7 Comments )

The oil company, Egdon Resources, is to challenge today’s refusal of planning permission at its undeveloped North Kelsey site in Lincolnshire.

Breaking: Councillors block third bid for more time at undeveloped Lincolnshire oil site

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 14, 2022 • ( 7 Comments )

Lincolnshire councillors this morning unanimously refused more time for an undeveloped oil site near Market Rasen – the third time the operator had sought to extend the life of the site.

Date set for decision on UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 11, 2022 • ( 19 Comments )

A decision on gas exploration plans near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is expected by June 2022.

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