Council “taking steps” to secure frack site restoration
A council says it is taking action to ensure the restoration of Cuadrilla’s former fracking site near Blackpool after the company missed another planning deadline.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – March 2025
Daily onshore gas production was down 10% in March 2025, compared with February – the lowest level since July last year. Daily oil production was down 3% on the month.
Campaigners pledge to fight future oil production in Balcombe
Opponents of oil operations in the West Sussex village of Balcombe have vowed to fight any future proposals for production, despite losing a recent legal challenge.
Cuadrilla seeks more time for Elswick gas production
The former fracking company, Cuadrilla, is seeking another five years to extract gas from its site at Elswick, in Lancashire.
Questions remain over Foxholes gas plan
Many residents who attended an information meeting about gas drilling in a North Yorkshire village said they were unconvinced about the plans.
Burniston MP to quiz minister on fracking ban
The MP for the North Yorkshire village of Burniston, where there are plans for a form of fracking, has promised to question the government on its commitment to ban the process.
Egdon meeting on Foxholes gas plans
Egdon Resources says it is giving more details this week of its new plans to explore for gas near a village in North Yorkshire.
Planners rule again on impact of new Wressle oil wells
Emissions from oil produced at two proposed new wells at a site near Scunthorpe would contribute to climate change, officials have said. But they ruled the likely impact wasn’t enough to require a detailed environmental study to support a planning application.
Profits down at Union Jack
Gross profits at Union Jack Oil fell 40% in 2024, compared with the year before, annual acounts revealed today.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – February 2025
UK onshore oil daily production rose 2% in February 2025, compared with the previous month but daily onshore gas production dropped 4%.mm
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