data – DRILL OR DROP?

Horse Hill – key details delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 17, 2025

Key information that will determine the future of the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delayed, officials have revealed.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – August 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 11, 2025

UK onshore oil and gas production rose in August 2025 compared with the month before. But volumes did not reach the peaks recorded over the past year.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – May 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 1, 2025

UK onshore gas production fell again in May 2025, for the fifth consecutive month. The May figure was the lowest for 18 months, despite a small increase in production from the largest field at Saltfleetby. Onshore oil volume was up slightly in May 2025 compared with April – […]

Cuadrilla seeks more time for Elswick gas production

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 1, 2025

The former fracking company, Cuadrilla, is seeking another five years to extract gas from its site at Elswick, in Lancashire.

No more onshore oil/gas licences – government consultation

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 7, 2025

The government has defended plans to end the issuing of new onshore oil and gas licences in England.

Another new low for UK onshore oil production in 2024

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 6, 2025

2024 UK onshore oil production fell for the 11th consecutive year to the lowest level for 37 years, according to official data published this week.

UKOG reports increase in Horndean oil production

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 10, 2025

Production at the Horndean oilfield in Hampshire increased last month (January 2025) following a workover in late 2024, a partner has reported.

“Unlawful” operations continued at Horse Hill after voluntary suspension

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 7, 2025

The oil site at the centre of a landmark Supreme Court judgement on climate emissions continued “unlawful” operations, despite announcing work had been suspended.