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

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

Who drilled where in 2025?

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 1, 2026

What to watch in 2026?

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 31, 2025

Maps show which East Yorkshire villages could be drilled under by oil and gas company

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 26, 2022 • ( 25 Comments )

Oil and gas wells planned in East Yorkshire could be drilled under five villages, new maps have revealed.

Comments deadline approaches on three more years at West Newton-B

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 26, 2022 • ( 7 Comments )

People have until the end of this week to respond to proposals to extend the life of the West Newton-B oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.

Egdon Resources appeals against refusal of oil production in AONB

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 25, 2022 • ( 9 Comments )

Egdon Resources announced this morning it has lodged an appeal against the refusal of its planning application for oil production at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Glasgow climate promises will be “just words on a page” without action – COP26 president

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 24, 2022 • ( 9 Comments )

International pledges to tackle climate change made in Glasgow last year will “wither on the vine” without action, Alok Sharma, the COP26 president said today.

New Dorset oil production plans back under consideration

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 24, 2022 • ( 4 Comments )

Plans to produce oil for 20 years near a historic country house in Dorset are still being considered, despite limited progress over the past 18 months.

Onshore shale gas company closing

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 20, 2022 • ( 11 Comments )

One of the winning companies in the most recent auction of onshore oil and gas licences is going out of business.

Wressle well production could top 1,500 barrels per day – new estimate

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 19, 2022 • ( 5 Comments )

The operator of the Wressle oil well in North Lincolnshire has said production could reach 1,543 barrels per day.

Judge rejects case against oil and gas regulator

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

Three campaigners have lost their legal challenge to the UK’s oil and gas strategy.

Peers defeat government anti-protest laws

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 18, 2022 • ( 11 Comments )

Controversial government plans to crack down on protests have been defeated by peers in a series of late night votes.

West Newton modelling predicts single gas well could top many North Sea fields

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 17, 2022 • ( 12 Comments )

Predictions for a single gas well in East Yorkshire suggest initial production could exceed many entire fields in the North Sea.

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