Waddock Cross licence gets five-year extension
The licence containing the mothballed Waddock Cross oil field in Dorset has been granted a five-year extension by the industry regulator.
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.
Spending doubles at Cuadrilla but no plans for future “substantive expenditure”
Cuadrilla’s Australian owner spent more than £0.75m in six months in the UK in 2023, more than double the amount in the previous year. But the company has no plans for future “substantive expenditure” on UK shale gas.
Ryedale gas licences lapse and former fracking firm changes hands again
Licences to produce gas in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire have lapsed and the operator, Third Energy, has been acquired by a geothermal group.
Rapid phase out of fossil fuels needed – UK climate advisor warns
The UK must “rapidly replace fossil fuels with low carbon alternatives”, the government’s climate advisor warned today.
Review of 2023: a year of legal challenges
A landmark legal challenge to UK onshore oil and gas production was heard by the country’s highest court in 2023.
Reaction to oil and gas plans in King’s Speech
The government’s much trailed plan to require annual oil and gas licensing rounds for the North Sea was included in the King’s Speech today.
Extinction Rebellion pours fake oil over Labour HQ
Extinction Rebellion poured fake oil over the steps of the Labour Party headquarters this morning.
Autumn-winter 2023 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in autumn-winter 2023 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Cuadrilla earned nothing in 2023 but spent $2.4m – annual accounts
The former fracking company, Cuadrilla, earned nothing for its Australian owner in the past 12 months but spent Aus$2.4m.
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