Balcombe MP seeks answers on oil industry impact on drinking water
The MP representing Balcombe, site of a controversial oil well in West Sussex, has asked the government how water supplies could be affected by the onshore industry.
Balcombe permission lapses – county council
Planning consent at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has lapsed, officials confirmed today.
Industry regulator extends Europa’s Burniston licence
Europa Oil & Gas announced this morning it has been granted an extension to the first phase of its exploration licence covering controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking in North Yorkshire.
2026 headlines
Keep up to date with 2026’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas..
Happy Christmas 2025 from DrillOrDrop
The DrillOrDrop team wishes all our readers a very happy Christmas.
Government ban on new onshore oil and gas licences
The UK government has confirmed there will be no new licences for onshore oil and gas in England.
Minister challenged over “misleading” fracking claims
An environmental campaigner is challenging the government over what he says are “misleading” and “inaccurate” claims about the controversial issue of fracking.
Consultation underway on delay to Cuadrilla’s frack site restoration
People are invited to comment on a bid by Cuadrilla to extend the life of its former fracking site near Blackpool. A public consultation runs until Thursday 7 August 2025.
West Newton well stimulation scheduled
A well at West Newton in East Yorkshire could be fractured in the next four to nine months, according to a partner in the project.
Burniston gas plan poses “unacceptable risk to groundwater” – regulator
A key industry regulator has objected to plans for gas exploration and a form of fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
DRILL OR DROP? 