Spring 2023 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in spring 2023 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Details published on new oil site at Glentworth
IGas plans for a new oil production site near the village of Glentworth in Lincolnshire have been published online.
Bid fails to revoke consent for West Newton gas plans
Ministers have refused a request to overturn planning permission for expansion and long-term production at a Rathlin Energy oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
IGas submits Glentworth oil production application
Formal plans have been submitted for a new Lincolnshire oil site that could produce up to 90,000 tonnes a year.
Fracking firms not trusted by local communities, study reveals
Most people living near two proposed shale gas sites did not trust information from fracking companies, research has shown.
Cuadrilla seeks two more years at Lancs fracking site
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, has given formal notice that it intends to apply to extend the life of its shale gas site at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
Egdon makes late offer on Biscathorpe
Less than a fortnight before an appeal on plans for long-term oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds, the operator has made a new offer.
Rees-Mogg takes on business and energy
As predicted, Jacob Rees-Mogg is the new business secretary. But he also extra responsibility for energy.
Local support for fracking – how would you know?
Both Conservative leadership contenders have said they’re in favour of fracking if it has local support – but so far neither have explained how this would be measured or proved.
UKOG loses costs bid in Dunsfold drilling appeal
The government has refused costs to UK Oil & Gas plc in its successful appeal over gas exploration near Dunsfold in Surrey.
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