August 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with August 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.
Wressle oil well producing water
The UK’s newest oilfield has begun producing water, the operator has confirmed.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – May 2023
Extraction from the UK’s largest onshore gasfield rose 50% in May 2023, reaching record levels since the restart of production last year. Oil from the UK’s largest oilfield returned to levels before a pipe leak in March 2023.
UK onshore oil and gas production in charts – April 2023
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore production data, for April 2023, reveals a big drop in monthly production from the largest field at Wytch Farm. This cut the UK’s total monthly onshore oil volumes by more than half.
IGas becomes Star Energy
IGas Energy plc confirmed today its name has changed to Star Energy Group plc.
Cuadrilla back in the red, value of shale gas assets to be cut
Cuadrilla’s Australian owner is to cut the value of UK shale gas exploration assets, following the reinstatement of the moratorium on fracking in England last year.
Labour to phase out onshore oil and gas as well as North Sea
Labour’s policy to end oil and gas exploration in the North Sea will also apply onshore, the party has said.
Anti-fracking MP, Caroline Lucas, to stand down at election
The Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, who campaigns against fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry, has announced she will not fight the next election.
June 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with June 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 – March 2023
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore production data, for March 2023, reveals the lowest monthly oil volume and daily extraction rate for 12 years, while flared gas was at a record high.
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