No more onshore oil/gas licences – government consultation
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
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
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
The oil site at the centre of a landmark Supreme Court judgement on climate emissions continued “unlawful” operations, despite announcing work had been suspended.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – November 2024
UK production of onshore oil was up in November 2024 but onshore gas was down, according to official figures just released.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – September 2024
Monthly UK onshore oil production fell in September 2024 on all measures to the lowest level in the previous year, according to official data.
Campaigners call for stop on oil sales from Supreme Court well site
The group which secured a landmark legal judgement on climate emissions from onshore oil is calling for a block on sales extracted unlawfully at a wellsite in Surrey.
Call for immediate stop to “brazenly unlawful” oil production at Horse Hill
Environmental lawyers have called for immediate enforcement action to stop “unauthorised” oil extraction at Horse Hill.
Lincolnshire update: appeals and award
Arrangements are underway for a new appeal over oil drilling and production by Egdon Resources at Biscathorpe in Lincolnshire.
Supreme Court oil site operates without permission
The onshore well site at the centre of a recent landmark legal judgement has continued to produce oil, according to official data, even though it has no planning permission.
