Updated: MP calls for Balcombe oil licence to be withdrawn over water contamination fears
The government has been urged to withdraw the licence for oil operations at Balcombe in West Sussex because of the risk of water pollution.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – June 2025
UK onshore daily oil production in June 2025 was the lowest for eight months. The monthly oil volume dropped 7% compared with the month before. The fall was more than twice what would have been expected from the shorter month in June, compared with May 2025.
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.
Second council unanimously rejects Burniston gas drilling plans
Another council has voted unanimously against plans to drill for gas at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
UKOG reports increase in Horndean oil production
Production at the Horndean oilfield in Hampshire increased last month (January 2025) following a workover in late 2024, a partner has reported.
Surrey earthquake swarm may be linked to oil operations – new study
More than 150 small earthquakes in Surrey in 2018 and 2019 might have been triggered by oil operations, according to a new study, published today.
Chancellor confirms increase in oil and gas windfall tax
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirmed in her budget today that the windfall tax on oil and gas profits will be increased.
Expansion plans published for Wressle oil site
The UK’s second largest onshore oil production site has published proposals to increase its footprint by about a third and drill two new wells.
Increased flow rate allowed at Wressle
Higher oil production have been approved at the Wressle well in North Lincolnshire, one of the site investors has announced.
Government seeks to fast-track planning decisions and increase acceptance of pylons
Councils will be able to recover the full cost of major planning applications, if they meet deadlines, the chancellor’s autumn statement revealed today.
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