Union Jack buys portion of royalties in North Sea oil and gas fields
The largest investor in the onshore Biscathorpe and Wressle oil fields in Lincolnshire has announced its first involvement in the North Sea.
Changes sought to Horse Hill environmental permit
People are being invited to comment on changes to the environmental permit for the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Breaking: Test plan for Balcombe oil well refused unanimously
More than seven years of controversial oil exploration in the West Sussex village of Balcombe could be at an end after councillors blocked plans for a well test.
No immediate production peak after Horse Hill workover – new data
An operation to improve the flow of oil at the Horse Hill site in Surrey failed to return production volumes quickly to initial peaks.
Minister asked to rule on environmental study for oil site expansion
Nearly 30 representatives from six councils in East Yorkshire have called for a government ruling on whether expansion plans at a local oil site need detailed environmental research.
£9.9 billion still invested in fossil fuels by local government pension funds
Billions of pounds remain invested in fossil fuels through local government pension funds, even though three-quarters of councils have declared a climate emergency, a new report reveals.
Union Jack seeks to “attract new investors” with share consolidation
The largest investor in the Wressle oil field, Union Jack Oil, is seeking to enhance its image and attract a wider group of investors by reducing the number of shares in the company.
Government minister to be asked to rule on West Newton oil plans
The local government secretary is to be asked to decide whether an extensive environmental study is needed for expansion and production proposals at an oil site north of Hull.
IGas quits Mayfair HQ in cost cutting
IGas has given up its headquarters in London’s Mayfair, the exploration and production company formally announced today.
Horse Hill oil production drops during workover – latest data
The impact of an operation to improve oil flows at one of the UK’s newest production wells has been revealed in the most recent data.
DRILL OR DROP? 