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2026 diary

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 6, 2026

DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in 2026 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.

2026 headlines

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 5, 2026

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..

Horse Hill – key details delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 17, 2025

Key information that will determine the future of the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delayed, officials have revealed.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – September 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 2, 2025

Daily onshore oil and gas production rates rose slightly in September 2025, compared with the month before.

Rathlin gets more time to raise cash for West Newton drilling – annual accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2025

The cash-strapped oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has won more time to secure funds to meet its drilling commitments.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – May 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 1, 2025

UK onshore gas production fell again in May 2025, for the fifth consecutive month. The May figure was the lowest for 18 months, despite a small increase in production from the largest field at Saltfleetby. Onshore oil volume was up slightly in May 2025 compared with April – […]

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – April 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 1, 2025

UK onshore gas volumes fell for the fourth consecutive month in April 2025. Production was the lowest for 18 months, down 23% on March 2025.

99%+ oppose Burniston gas plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 9, 2025

About 1,400 formal objections have been submitted in a public consultation on the Europa Oil & Gas exploration plans near the North York Moors national park. At the time of writing, just seven responses to the consultation supported the company’s planning application.