Council quizzed over Horse Hill future
Campaigners have questioned council officials about whether a “viable” planning application is likely for the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey.
Balcombe well test: oil company misses notice deadline
A well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site – scene of daily anti-fracking protests in summer 2013 – is looking unlikely.
Who drilled where in 2025?
The UK onshore industry drilled no oil and gas wells during 2025, according to official data.
Who drilled where in 2024?
All the new onshore oil and gas wells in the UK in 2024 were drilled on a single small island in Poole Harbour, according to official data analysed by DrillOrDrop.
Lincolnshire updates oil and gas planning policy
Lincolnshire is seeking views on a new blueprint for oil and gas planning for the next 15 years.
January 2024 headlines
Keep up to date with January 2024’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
2 onshore oil and gas wells drilled in 2023 – official data
Just two onshore oil and gas wells were drilled in 2023 – and one of them has already been abandoned. This is despite government policy to “max out” domestic resources.
Misson shale gas site: restoration due to start in days
Restoration of Nottinghamshire’s only shale gas site is due to begin later this month.
Angus Energy raises £7.1m
Angus Energy reported today it has raised £7.1m in a share placing and subscription.
No UK onshore oil or gas wells drilled in 2021 – official data
For the first time since 1935, no onshore oil or gas wells were drilled in a calendar year, according to 2021 data from the industry regulator.
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