The operator of the Wressle oilfield in North Lincolnshire said today it wanted to extend the site and add two new production wells that would extract hydrocarbons for 10-15 years.
A planning inspector has allowed long-term oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds, even though he admitted it would harm the landscape and beauty of the area.
New onshore oil and gas developments are planned at 15 sites in England, a new map reveals, as leading scientists insist additional fossil fuel operations are incompatible with fighting climate change.
Claire Coutinho has been appointed the new secretary of state for energy and net zero.
Councillors in East Yorkshire voted unanimously this afternoon for a review of pension fund investments away from fossil fuels
The new organisation created to hold government to account on the environment is seeking to contribute to a landmark legal case on the climate impact of onshore oil production.
The prime minister has created a new department for energy security and net zero.
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IGas plans for a new oil production site near the village of Glentworth in Lincolnshire have been published online.
Plans by Egdon Resources to drill for oil in Lincolnshire will not cut energy bills, opponents said during a 17-mile pilgrimage between two proposed sites.