Perenco confirms “potential” decommissioning of Wytch Farm by 2037
The operator of Wytch Farm, the UK’s largest onshore oil field, has confirmed it plans to decommission one of its wells by 2027 and may decommission all by 2037.
The operator of Wytch Farm, the UK’s largest onshore oil field, has confirmed it plans to decommission one of its wells by 2027 and may decommission all by 2037.
Rishi Sunak’s delay to decarbonisation of buildings and vehicles will make it harder for the UK to meet its emissions targets, the government’s climate advisor said this afternoon.
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.
Climate campaigners in East Sussex handed in a petition calling on the county council to stop investing in fossil fuels.
A former champion boxer has backed a group seeking to take control of the company that owns more than half of Rathlin Energy’s onshore oil and gas operations.
Council leaders are due to decide next week whether to take court action against gas drilling near a village in Surrey.
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2022 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Opponents of oil production in East Yorkshire are to make a last-minute bid to hold up this morning’s decision to approve.
UK Oil & Gas is seeking to extend the life of its suspended Broadford Bridge exploration site in West Sussex for the fourth time.
Council officials have recommended approval of major plans for production, drilling and extension at Rathlin Energy’s well site at West Newton-A.