EA issues revised Burniston fracking assessment
The Environment Agency (EA) has amended its much-criticised assessment of gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report
The Environment Agency (EA) has admitted mistakes in its official assessment of plans for gas drilling and fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire, following widespread criticism.
Reabold outlines West Newton plans
Reabold Resources has detailed its work programme for the West Newton oil and gas field in East Yorkshire.
Formal complaint against Environment Agency on Burniston permit
A formal complaint has been made against the Environment Agency (EA) over the way it has handled plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Star Energy looks for new oil and gas opportunities
Star Energy, the oil and gas operator with multiple UK onshore sites, is planning to expand its portfolio, according to company accounts.
Updated: “Errors, uncertainty and missing information” – Burniston draft permit decision
Gas drilling and lower-volume fracking near the North York Moors National Park should not go-ahead because of flaws in the official environmental assessment, a consultation has revealed.
Government refuses to block lower-volume fracking
The Burnham government has confirmed it will not ban lower-volume fracking.
Cuadrilla’s Balcombe claim contradicts officials and partner
A statement by Cuadrilla about the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex apparently conflicts with information from officials and the company’s own partner.
Union Jack directors ousted
All three Union Jack Oil directors, David Bramhill, Joseph O’Farrell and Zac Phillips, have been removed immediately from the board, the company announced today (24 August 2026).
Views sought on draft permit for Burniston gas drilling and fracking
A public consultation opened today on the Environment Agency’s (EA) draft decision to grant consent for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
