field – DRILL OR DROP?

2022 UK onshore oil production sinks to lowest level for 34 years

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Onshore oil production in the UK in 2022 slumped to the lowest level since 1989.

Report estimates potential value of UKOG’s Surrey gasfield

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 21, 2023 • ( 5 Comments )

The gasfield near the Surrey village of Dunsfold could generate up to £124m for the operator, UK Oil & Gas plc, according to a report released today.

Egdon Resources increases oilfield interests with acquisition of Aurora Production Limited

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 20, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Egdon Resources has announced it is acquiring Aurora Production Limited.

Latest onshore oil production – September 2022

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 5, 2022 • ( 4 Comments )

DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for September 2022: First production figures published for Egdon’s Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire.

Updated: New sidetrack well planned for Whisby oil field

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 20, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Plans for a new sidetrack production well at the Whisby oilfield are being considered by Lincolnshire planners.

Climate activists trespass in Aberdeen harbour over threat to local park

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 31, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

More than 100 climate campaigners have taken part in a mass trespass at Aberdeen’s Torry harbour in opposition to plans by the fossil fuel industry to build on a park.