Latest UK onshore oil production data: January 2021
Key figures 60,083 tonnes72,911 m314,794 barrels of oil per day1.63% of total UK production
Horse Hill scales back oil storage
The Horse Hill production site in Surrey has cut its planned capacity for crude oil storage by more than 80%.
Campaigner acquitted of trespass at Horse Hill oil site
An environmental campaigner who took part in a 12-hour protest on a rig platform at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been cleared of aggravated trespass.
Wait for government ruling on environmental study for East Yorks oil site
Local councillors in East Yorkshire are still waiting for a government ruling on whether expansion plans at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-A well site need detailed environment research.
Horse Hill is a “talented but troublesome teenager”, says UKOG as it goes into the red
The Horse Hill oil field in Surrey, once described by its owner as world class, was likened today to a “talented but troublesome teenager”.
Scaled-back UKOG protest injunction heads to trial after more than three years
A temporary injunction against protests granted to an oil company could be made permanent within weeks – but in a radically-reduced form from the original.
Drilling consent for UKOG’s Turkish well
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has announced the Turkish energy ministry has granted formal drilling consent for the Basur-3 well.
Horse Hill production continues slide
Oil production at the Horse Hill site in Surrey fell at the end of last year to its second lowest level so far.
April 2021 headlines
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UK onshore oil production drops again
Annual UK onshore oil production has fallen to its lowest level since 2011.
