Horse Hill initial farm-in agreement extended
The majority owner of the Horse Hill oil field in Surrey has announced an extension to the initial farm-in agreement with the Texas-focused PennPetro Energy.
December 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with December 2023’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – September 2023
UK onshore oil and gas production fell for the second consecutive month in September 2023, with more drops in extraction from leading fields at Wytch Farm, Wressle and Saltfleetby.
Lincs villagers to challenge inspector’s go-ahead for oil production in protected scenic area
A small group of campaigners is seeking to challenge the decision by a planning inspector to allow long-term oil production in one of the country’s most beautiful areas.
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Updated: Shareholders challenge oil directors
Two directors of an oil firm have retired after “consultation with shareholders” and the entire board of a second company faces a call for its replacement.
Government seeks to fast-track planning decisions and increase acceptance of pylons
Councils will be able to recover the full cost of major planning applications, if they meet deadlines, the chancellor’s autumn statement revealed today.
Autumn statement sets out tax plans for oil and gas
The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, confirmed today the end date for the windfall tax on oil and gas profits, more formally known as the energy profits levy (EPL).
Small-scale fracks planned for new Wressle wells
Two new wells planned for the UK’s newest onshore oil production site are likely to be stimulated by proppant squeeze, a small-scale hydraulic fracture.
Reaction to oil and gas plans in King’s Speech
The government’s much trailed plan to require annual oil and gas licensing rounds for the North Sea was included in the King’s Speech today.
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