Wressle production fall cuts revenue for Europa
Europa Oil & Gas plc saw a near halving of oil production at its onshore sites, according to the latest annual report.
Chancellor confirms increase in oil and gas windfall tax
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirmed in her budget today that the windfall tax on oil and gas profits will be increased.
Updated: “Unlawful” oil production halted at Horse Hill
Oil production has been suspended at Horse Hill in Surrey, the site at the centre of a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court.
Mothers urge Equinor to abandon Rosebank plans
A group of UK mothers concerned about the climate crisis took part today in a Halloween-themed action outside the London headquarters of Equinor, the company which wants to develop the Rosebank oil and gas field.
Call for immediate stop to “brazenly unlawful” oil production at Horse Hill
Environmental lawyers have called for immediate enforcement action to stop “unauthorised” oil extraction at Horse Hill.
Campaigner warns of legal challenge over expansion of North Lincs oil and gas site
An environmental activist has threatened legal action over the expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe.
Horse Hill – council “assessing next steps”
The authority which unlawfully granted planning permission for oil production at Horse Hill is continuing to “review the matter”, a spokesperson said this morning.
No appeal against Cumbria coal mine judgement
The company behind plans to build a new coal mine in Cumbria has not lodged an appeal against last month’s High Court decision to strike down planning permission.
Campaigners block Surrey oil site over “flouting” Supreme Court ruling
Nine Extinction Rebellion campaigners blocked the entrance to the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey this morning in a protest over its continued operation despite the quashing of planning permission by the Supreme Court.
October 2024 headlines
Keep up to date with October 2024’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
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