Regulator drops objection to Burniston gas drilling and fracking
The Environment Agency has withdrawn is objection to controversial plans to explore for gas, including lower volume fracking, in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston.
Bitcoin mining plan for cash-strapped East Yorkshire gasfield
Two mothballed gas sites in East Yorkshire could be used for cryptocurrency mining, company announcements revealed today.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – May 2025
UK onshore gas production fell again in May 2025, for the fifth consecutive month. The May figure was the lowest for 18 months, despite a small increase in production from the largest field at Saltfleetby. Onshore oil volume was up slightly in May 2025 compared with April – […]
West Newton fracturing heading for approval
Plans to carry out a lower-volume hydraulic fracture at the West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire look likely to get the go-ahead.
UKOG accounts delayed again
The oil company at the centre of a landmark legal ruling on climate emissions has again delayed the publication of its annual report and accounts.
Angus update on lender talks and production
Angus Energy says its talks with its lender, Trafigura, are continuing over a proposed reverse takeover of US production assets and the revision of the loan repayment schedule.
Fluid injection at Brockham could cause earthquakes, scientists warn
Plans to inject waste fluid at a Surrey oil site could cause “potentially damaging earthquakes”, two earth scientists have warned.
Views sought on environmental impact of Europa’s Burniston gas plans
People are invited to comment on the environmental impacts of gas exploration, including lower-volume fracking, at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Elswick gas site gets five more years
Cuadrilla’s Elswick gas production site near Blackpool has been granted a five-year extension.
Reform council unanimously opposes Burniston fracking plan
The Reform-led Scarborough Town Council has voted unanimously against plans for lower volume fracking in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston.
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