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.
UKOG sells subsidiary
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) announced this morning that it had sold one of its subsidiary companies.
Questions over Heyco’s “outstanding” Gainsborough gas claims
Ambitious claims about potential production from a shale gas discovery in Lincolnshire have been described as “so misleading as to be ridiculous”.
Angus Energy seeks consent to truck produced water to Brockham wellsite
People are being asked to comment on plans by Angus Energy to transport highly saline water extracted from other oil and gas sites to prolong production at a well in Surrey.
Wressle production fall cuts revenue for Europa
Europa Oil & Gas plc saw a near halving of oil production at its onshore sites, according to the latest annual report.
West Newton: Delays and missed deadlines
Analysis by DrillOrDrop reveals that the West Newton oil and gas field in East Yorkshire has seen more than 15 years of delays, missed deadlines and changing plans.
Villagers launch court challenge over Balcombe oil test
Residents have submitted their legal case over an extended test at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
Union Jack shares fall on Wressle estimates
Shares in Union Jack Oil fell more than 20% on the publication of an assessment of the Wressle oil field in North Lincolnshire this morning.
West Newton looks at reservoir stimulation treatments to make wells flow
Well tests at Rathlin Energy’s exploration sites in East Yorkshire recovered oil and gas but did not achieve sustained flow rates, it was revealed today.
Two sides disagree on benefits of Arreton oil drilling plans
Oil exploration plans on the Isle of Wight would “make the best use” of mineral resources in the transition to a low carbon future, the company behind the proposals has said. But local campaigners have disputed the arguments and said they should be rejected.
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