North west shale write-offs push up losses as IGas focusses on East Midlands
Losses in IGas more than doubled in 2019 to more than £50m as the company turned its back on shale exploration in north west England, annual accounts have revealed.
UKOG submits planning application for Arreton oil site
UKOG said this morning it had submitted a planning application for oil drilling and flow testing at Arreton on the Isle of Wight.
18-month council road closures for new Rathlin Energy drilling site
Three roads in East Yorkshire could be closed for up to 18 months during work at an oil and gas site.
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.
Mayor of London stands firm against fracking in planning policy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has rejected the recommendation of the Planning Inspectorate to drop an anti-fracking policy from the London Plan.
Cuadrilla to examine licences in preparation for exploration, says partner
Cuadrilla’s Australian investor has suggested that the shale gas company will be looking at new exploration sites next year.
UKOG unveils Isle of Wight drilling plans
UK Oil & Gas revealed details today of two proposed oil exploration sites on the Isle of Wight.
Court case dropped after police give evidence of “force-wide policy” against slow walking
The trial of an environmental campaigner was abandoned halfway through yesterday when the court heard that Humberside Police had a force-wide policy against a particular form of protest.
Horizontal drilling begins at Horse Hill as opponents plan demonstration
Horizontal drilling on the second oil exploration well at Horse Hill in Surrey is now underway, the main investor announced today.
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.
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