Proposals by Rathlin Energy for 20 years of oil production and six new wells at its West Newton-A site in East Yorkshire have been supported by council officials.
The operator of the Wressle oil well in North Lincolnshire said initial production exceeded 884 barrels of oil per day (bopd).
The would-be fracking company, IGas, has announced an agreement with CeraPhi Energy to develop geothermal energy projects using existing oil and gas wells.
Initial plans by an oil company for a major expansion in East Yorkshire will not be disclosed to the public – even though they have apparently been seen by more than 20 officials and organisations.
Michael Gove has replaced Robert Jenrick as secretary of state for housing, communities and local government.
A new report published today shows that the UK has increased its oil and gas production since declaring a climate emergency in 2019.
Proposals for long-term oil production and six new wells at a Rathlin Energy site in East Yorkshire are due to be decided at the end of this month, it was announced today.
Union Jack Oil reported today it had made about US$300,000 (£217,000) from test production at the Wressle well in North Lincolnshire.
A majority oil and gas reserves must remain in the ground to avoid the climate crisis, analysis published today concludes.
UK onshore oil production on all measures rose in May 2021 compared with previous months but it failed to return to the level of the start of the year.
