December 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with December 2023’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Lincs villagers to challenge inspector’s go-ahead for oil production in protected scenic area
A small group of campaigners is seeking to challenge the decision by a planning inspector to allow long-term oil production in one of the country’s most beautiful areas.
N Kelsey oil plans “clear and obvious conflict” with UK climate commitments – expert
The plan to drill for oil near the Lincolnshire village of North Kelsey conflicts with the UK’s international commitments to tackle climate change, a leading scientist has warned.
Egdon shares rise 80%+ as it agrees to £27m takeover
Egdon Resources, the company behind the UK’s newest onshore oil producer, announced this morning it has agreed to a takeover by Petrichor Partners.
Councillors vote for new Lincolnshire oil site
A new oil site got the go-ahead from Lincolnshire councillors this morning, despite local opposition.
April 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with April 2023’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas. Click here for headlines from previous months. Please let us know if we’ve missed something important contact@DrillOrDrop.com Friday 28 April […]
Planners back new oil site in Lincolnshire
Proposals by IGas for a new hydrocarbon site in Lincolnshire have been backed by county council planners, despite local opposition and official concerns about road safety.
Date set for North Kelsey appeal
The appeal hearing on plans to extend the life of an undeveloped oil site near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire will be held later this year.
2022 UK onshore oil production sinks to lowest level for 34 years
Onshore oil production in the UK in 2022 slumped to the lowest level since 1989.
Losses widen at Angus Energy on derivative swap
Angus Energy has reported widening annual losses because of a derivative swap.
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