New Yorkshire gas drilling plans revealed
Egdon Resources wants to drill for gas at a new site between Bridlington and Scarborough, official documents have shown.
Plans and permits update
Catch up with recent UK onshore oil and gas applications and decisions with DrillOrDrop’s update.
Council worked for oil company on Biscathorpe production bid
A council which declared a climate state of emergency was paid by an oil company in its latest bid for long-term production.
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.
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