North Sea Transition Authority – Page 2

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – August 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 11, 2025

UK onshore oil and gas production rose in August 2025 compared with the month before. But volumes did not reach the peaks recorded over the past year.

Campaigners call for tougher rules on methane releases from onshore oil and gas

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 4, 2025

The government risks undermining its goals to cut methane emissions without stricter regulations on onshore oil and gas operations, environmental campaigners have argued.

Guest post: Community challenges with the planning system

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 28, 2025

David Eddy, chair of Foxholes and Butterwick Parish Council, in North Yorkshire, reports on the challenges facing local communities dealing with oil and gas developments.

Rathlin gets more time to raise cash for West Newton drilling – annual accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 16, 2025

The cash-strapped oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has won more time to secure funds to meet its drilling commitments.

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – May 2025

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 1, 2025

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 – […]

West Newton fracturing heading for approval

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 31, 2025

Plans to carry out a lower-volume hydraulic fracture at the West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire look likely to get the go-ahead.

Ex chancellor “delighted” at end of licence for “ridiculous” gas scheme

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 3, 2025

Sir Jeremy Hunt, the former chancellor, has welcomed news that an oil and gas company has surrendered its exploration rights in his Surrey constituency.