IGas fracking site at Ince Marshes in doubt
Plans by IGas to drill and frack for shale gas on Ince Marshes in Cheshire appear to have been shelved.
West Newton-A: Permit changes approved
The Environment Agency has approved changes to the rules for a well test at the West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire, partner companies reported this morning.
UKOG issues 1.7 billion new shares in eight months
The number of shares in the onshore operator, UK Oil & Gas plc, has risen to 7.8 billion, up by more than a quarter since August 2019.
Angus announces new £1.4m loan
Shares in Angus Energy rose this morning as the company announced it had taken out a £1.4m loan with a property company.
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.
More equipment leaves Cuadrilla’s fracking site
Cuadrilla has taken more equipment off its fracking site near Blackpool this week.
Regulator promises “flexibility” on compliance and licences during coronavirus
The Oil & Gas Authority has said it is working with the industry during the covid-19 outbreak to safeguard energy supply and jobs.
Campaigners ask court to scrap UKOG injunction against oil and gas protests
Lawyers for five opponents of oil and gas operations in southern England have applied to the High Court to strike out an interim injunction granted to UKOG against protests at its sites.
Rathlin Energy signals start of work at East Yorkshire well site
Rathlin Energy announced today it had given notice of the start of activities at a new well site in East Yorkshire.
UKOG drops second access plan for Dunsfold well site
Plans for an alternative access to UKOG’s proposed oil and gas site at Dunsfold in Surrey have been withdrawn.
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