Balcombe MP seeks answers on oil industry impact on drinking water
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.
Who drilled where in 2025?
The UK onshore industry drilled no oil and gas wells during 2025, according to official data.
Spring 2023 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in spring 2023 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
“In due course” – latest on government fracking review
The government will publish the review of scientific evidence on fracking and decide on the next steps “in due course”, the energy minister Greg Hands said this week.
Councillors back local fracking controls for North Yorkshire
A council which backed fracking nearly six years ago has adopted new planning rules that could restrict proposals for the controversial process.
July 2019 headlines
Will Cuadrilla resume fracking this month at Preston New Road in Lancashire? Will drilling begin at Horse Hill in Surrey? Will IGas announce plans for Springs Road in Nottinghamshire?
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