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 – […]
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More than twice as many people oppose fracking than support it, according to a government survey published today.
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DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore production data, for March 2023, reveals the lowest monthly oil volume and daily extraction rate for 12 years, while flared gas was at a record high.
Oil production at the IGas field at Horndean in Hampshire is expected to rise this year following the introduction of new pumps, one of the partners has said.
Oil production at the Horse Hill site in Surrey fell at the end of last year to its second lowest level so far.
Annual UK onshore oil production has fallen to its lowest level since 2011.
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