NSTA – DRILL OR DROP?

Campaigner begins legal action against West Newton fracturing

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 3, 2026

An environmental campaigner has taken the first steps in a legal challenge to the approval of lower-volume fracking in East Yorkshire.

Government ban on new onshore oil and gas licences

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 27, 2025

The UK government has confirmed there will be no new licences for onshore oil and gas in England.

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.

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.

Consultation underway on delay to Cuadrilla’s frack site restoration

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 23, 2025

People are invited to comment on a bid by Cuadrilla to extend the life of its former fracking site near Blackpool. A public consultation runs until Thursday 7 August 2025.

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.