January 2025 date for Balcombe well test challenge
The latest legal challenge against testing an exploratory oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex will be heard in January 2025.
Oil flows at Brockham – Angus
Angus Energy has announced oil is flowing at its Brockham field in Surrey.
Balcombe villagers head to appeal court
A judge has granted residents of Balcombe in West Sussex the right to challenge a High Court decision to allow oil exploration in their village.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – January 2024
UK onshore gas production rose 6% in January 2024, with the second consecutive monthly increase at the leading field, Saltfleetby.
2023 UK onshore oil production sinks to new low
Onshore oil production in the UK fell again in 2023, to the lowest level for more than 30 years.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – November 2023
UK onshore gas volumes in November fell dramatically with production suspensions at Saltfleetby.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – October 2023
UK onshore gas volumes in October rose with increased production from Saltfleetby. But onshore oil fell for the third consecutive month with lower output at Wytch Farm and a well workover at Wressle.
What to watch in 2024?
DrillOrDrop’s checklist of what to look out for in 2024 on UK onshore oil and gas. You can also catch up with the headlines from 2023 in our review of the year.
Saltfleetby gas storage plans to be accelerated as Angus Energy agrees £20m debt facility
The operator of the Saltfleetby gas field, Angus Energy, has agreed a £20m debt facility.
Balcombe residents raise £5,500 for court appeal
A campaign group opposing oil testing in the West Sussex village of Balcombe has raised enough money to apply for permission to challenge a High Court judgement.
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