2019 – disappointing year for many onshore oil and gas investors
Shareholders in most UK onshore oil and gas companies could be forgiven for looking forward to the end of 2019.
Review of 2019
2019 saw a Conservative government withdraw its support from fracking and introduce a moratorium on the process.
UKOG unveils Isle of Wight drilling plans
UK Oil & Gas revealed details today of two proposed oil exploration sites on the Isle of Wight.
UKOG shares fall on £2m fundraising for Horse Hill
Shares in UK Oil & Gas closed down more than 4% on news that the company had raised £2m in a share placing, snapped up by a single investor.
Villagers seek more time to comment on Surrey drilling plans
Residents near a proposed oil and gas exploration site in Surrey are calling for an extension to the public consultation period on the scheme.
Dunsfold drilling: Decision delayed again and opponents consider legal challenge as operator declares £6.9m loss
The decision on plans for two oil and gas wells near the Surrey village of Dunsfold have been postponed for the fourth time.
Campaigners accuse regulator of failing to assess fracking risk to nuclear station
The safety regulator for the nuclear industry has no information about the risk of earth tremors from fracking near the Hinkley Point power station, a campaign group has revealed.
Balcombe flow test plans published
Angus Energy’s plans to test the flow of oil at its well at Balcombe in West Sussex are now open for public comment.
New oil drilling underway at Horse Hill
UK Oil & Gas plc has announced the start of drilling at its Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport.
Don’t approve Aurora’s fracking plan, government wildlife expert warns
A plan to drill and frack near important wildlife sites in Sefton and West Lancashire should not be approved, the government’s nature conservation adviser has warned.
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