Centrica plans battery storage at HQ of former fracking company
The UK’s biggest energy supplier, Centrica, has announced plans to turn the site of a former gas-fired power station in North Yorkshire into a battery storage plant.
People “strongly in favour” of using old gas wells for geothermal scheme – consultation
More than 80% of people have supported plans for reusing former gas wells in North Yorkshire to provide renewable energy, according to survey findings published today.
E Midlands fracks could supply 3m homes in a year and be less prone to earthquakes- IGas
The shale gas company, IGas, said today it could drill 80 wells by this time next year, with the “right government support”.
IGas CEO leaves immediately
Stephen Bowler, who has been chief executive of IGas for the past seven years, is leaving immediately by mutual consent.
UKOG gives up Isle of Wight licence
UK Oil & Gas has revealed that it has given up its licence to explore for hydrocarbons on the Isle of Wight.
Views sought on green energy plans for ex-fracking site
Residents and businesses in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire are being asked what they think about producing geothermal energy from old gas wells, including one once earmarked for fracking.
UKOG accounts look beyond Weald oil and gas
UK Oil & Gas plc is investigating international oil and gas projects and renewable schemes at home, the company’s annual accounts said today.
IGas blames Covid-19 for 2021 production levels
IGas shares dropped nearly 18% today following news of the impact of Covid-19 on production.
IGas to explore Cornish geothermal
The oil and gas company, IGas, announced today it is to explore geothermal energy sites in Cornwall.
2021 review of the year
2021 was a year when key decision-makers, institutions and the public said no to the onshore oil and gas industry, often for the first time.
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