Summer 2022 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2022 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Councillors hear arguments over West Newton-A production – again
For a second time, opponents and supporters of plans for expansion at an oil site in East Yorkshire have put their cases to councillors.
COP26: “Move beyond oil and gas as soon as possible” – Boris Johnson
The prime minster has said the UK wants to phase out hydrocarbons completely and as quickly as possible.
Consultation opens on low-carbon standard for blue hydrogen
The government is seeking views on setting a low-carbon standard for blue hydrogen.
Third Energy challenges order to plug and abandon its Ryedale gas wells
An official order could block plans by a former fracking company to use gas wells in North Yorkshire to test alternative technologies.
Emissions from gas flares could be higher than industry estimates – new study
Emissions from flares – including climate-damaging methane – could be underestimated, according to new research published today.
“Biscathorpe analysis raises hopes in PEDL253” – drilling companies
A drilling licence in Lincolnshire remains one of the UK’s largest untested onshore prospects, Union Jack said today, even though the most recent well was suspended without finding oil or gas.
Guest post: Liability lottery of onshore decommissioning
Who pays for clean-ups and decommissioning if an onshore operator goes bust? It’s a question that is concerning MPs and landowners. In this guest post, researcher and anti-fracking campaigner, Ben Dean, looks at the rules for decommissioning and argues for tougher controls.
EA grants new permit for Balcombe oil site – but orders work before flow test can start
The Environment Agency announced this afternoon it had granted a new permit for the oil exploration site at Balcombe in West Sussex.
Researchers debate ideas for £8m study on fracking impacts
Researchers meeting in Birmingham this week are to discuss a major study which aims to update evidence on the impact of fracking.
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