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

Fencing being removed at frack site

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 13, 2026

Foxholes seeks PM’s support over gas drilling fears

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 13, 2026

“Summer start” for Broadford Bridge oil site restoration

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 11, 2026

Questions over technical competence of Horse Hill climate assessment

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 4, 2026

Views sought on draft permit for Burniston gas drilling and fracking

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 3, 2026

Countryside campaigners strongly object to “harm” of Foxholes gas drilling

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 28, 2026

Star Energy reports below expectation production and delays at Singleton gas-to-grid

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 25, 2026

The UK’s second biggest onshore oil operator saw production volumes drop nearly 6% below predictions in 2025. In a trading update, Star Energy said net production averaged 1,886 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), compared with the 2,000 boe/d expected for the year. The company’s chief executive, […]

Don’t reverse Finch ruling, PM urged

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 23, 2026

The campaigner who won a landmark Supreme Court ruling on onshore oil and gas emissions is urging the prime minister to resist calls to overturn the judgement.

Lapsed Balcombe well test: Angus Energy to “submit new planning application”

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2026

The operator of the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has said it will submit a new planning application after permission lapsed last week.

Balcombe MP seeks answers on oil industry impact on drinking water

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 18, 2026

The MP representing Balcombe, site of a controversial oil well in West Sussex, has asked the government how water supplies could be affected by the onshore industry.

Council quizzed over Horse Hill future

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 18, 2026

Campaigners have questioned council officials about whether a “viable” planning application is likely for the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey.

Balcombe permission lapses – county council

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2026

Planning consent at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has lapsed, officials confirmed today.

West Newton fracturing approved

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2026

An oil and gas site in East Yorkshire has got a go-ahead for reservoir stimulation, the site operator announced this morning.

Europa general meeting update

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 13, 2026

Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for lower-volume fracking at Burniston, in North Yorkshire, has indefinitely adjourned its general meeting planned for the end of this month and announced a new one.

U-turn on Wressle advice

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 12, 2026

Advice has been reversed on whether expansion of the Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire needs a detailed study of the environmental impacts.

Europa shares drop 16% on news of £3.5m fundraising and going concern warning

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 10, 2026

The company behind plans for lower-volume fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, warned today it could go out of business if shareholders did not approve a £3.5m fundraising later this month.

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