Minister still reviewing West Newton production plans
The communities’ secretary is still considering an application for long-term oil production at West Newton-A in East Yorkshire.
Minister avoids question on fracking tax relief
The energy minister, Greg Hands, sidestepped a question about the investment tax allowance proposed under the windfall tax for oil and gas companies.
July 2022 headlines
Keep up to date with July 2022’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Latest UK onshore oil production data – March 2022
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for March 2022: daily production down below 14,000 barrels
Updated: Protests disrupt UKOG agm
Opponents of onshore oil and gas operations disrupted an industry agm in London this morning.
Study calls for “robust monitoring” of redundant wells for methane leaks
New research into fugitive methane emissions has called for better monitoring of decommissioned onshore oil and gas wells.
Brockham oil production resumes and water reinjection begins
Angus Energy announced today it had restarted oil production at its Brockham oil site in Surrey after a break of more than three years.
Breaking: Restoration of dormant Broadford Bridge oil site delayed for another two years
The life of a dormant oil site was extended today for the fourth time by councillors in West Sussex.
Wressle oil helps lift Union Jack revenues by 1000%+ in 2021 – accounts
The leading partner in the Wressle oil site has reported an increase in revenues of 1099% in 2021, compared with the year before.
Further approval of waste water reinjection at Horse Hill oil well
The industry regulator has approved the use of an oil well at Horse Hill in Surrey for disposal of waste water, the site’s parent company announced today.
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