Egdon submits first assessment of climate impact of onshore oil
A landmark legal judgement on the climate impact of onshore oil has forced the UK’s first ever formal assessment of carbon emissions from burning hydrocarbons.
What to watch in 2025
DrillOrDrop will be reporting in 2025 on the continuing repercussions of the Finch judgement at the Supreme Court.
Review of 2024: landmark judgement sparks tumult for onshore oil and gas
In 2024 the country’s highest court ruled on the climate impact of UK onshore oil and gas production, with tumultuous results for the industry.
Wressle seeks environmental permit consent for gas refining and small-scale fracks
The UK’s second largest onshore oil producer is seeking permission to refine gas and carry out small-scale fracking.
Updated: Council will not defend Wressle expansion challenge
The council that approved plans for expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe will not defend a legal challenge, it was reported this morning.
Campaigner warns of legal challenge over expansion of North Lincs oil and gas site
An environmental activist has threatened legal action over the expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe.
Lincolnshire update: appeals and award
Arrangements are underway for a new appeal over oil drilling and production by Egdon Resources at Biscathorpe in Lincolnshire.
Go-ahead for Wressle expansion – two new wells and small-scale fracks
Planners at North Lincolnshire Council have granted planning permission for more drilling and small-scale fracking in an expansion of the Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe.
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.
Burniston gas drill and frack would have “significant environmental impacts” – planners
Proposals to drill for gas and carry out a small-scale frack near the North York Moors National Park would have “significant impacts on the environment”, planners have said.
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