UKOG buys into “irresistible” Turkish licence
The company behind oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey said this morning it had taken a licence stake in south east Turkey in the hope of “rapid monetisation” of reserves.
Campaigners challenge lockdown rules for council meeting on fracking plans
A campaign group is seeking to overturn council coronavirus arrangements which they say deny them the right to speak in person at a meeting to decide major plans to frack near Formby.
Access work begins at West Newton B
Rathlin Energy reported this morning that work had begun on constructing the access to its new oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
Updated: Geological faults challenge fracking in the Fylde – new study
Complex geology in one of the UK’s leading shale gas regions places a major constraint on exploration and production, scientists have concluded.
Dunsfold drilling decision delayed again
The decision on plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill at Dunsfold in Surrey have been put back again.
Decision date for first fracking plan since moratorium
A provisional date has been set for the decision on fracking plans in Lancashire – the first to be considered since the government announced a moratorium last year.
Who drilled where in 2019?
The number of onshore oil and gas wells drilled in the UK in 2019 was up slightly on 2018, which was a 68-year low for the industry. This year, operators spudded (began drilling) four, or possibly five wells, depending on how you count your wells.
UKOG unveils Isle of Wight drilling plans
UK Oil & Gas revealed details today of two proposed oil exploration sites on the Isle of Wight.
Union Jack raises £5m for new wells at West Newton and Biscathorpe
Union Jack Oil plc has raised £5m to press ahead with drilling plans at West Newton in East Yorkshire, the company announced this morning.
Deadline for comments on changes to Horse Hill permit
People have until tomorrow (Monday 25 November 2019) to comment on changes to the environmental permits for the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
