East Sussex votes against fossil fuel divestment
East Sussex councillors voted this morning against ending pension fund investments in fossil fuels.
Plans to expand production at Salfleetby gas field
Angus Energy is seeking permission to drill up to four new wells at the UK’s largest onshore producing gas field.
Summer 2024 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2024 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Expansion plans published for Wressle oil site
The UK’s second largest onshore oil production site has published proposals to increase its footprint by about a third and drill two new wells.
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.
Government refuses to disclose impact of policy change on carbon emissions
The energy secretary has rejected a request from MPs to set out calculations on how recent changes to transport and home heating policies will affect UK emissions targets.
Emissions targets harder to reach after PM rollback on fossil fuel cars and boilers – CCC
Rishi Sunak’s delay to decarbonisation of buildings and vehicles will make it harder for the UK to meet its emissions targets, the government’s climate advisor said this afternoon.
Climate campaigners look to legal action over approval of Rosebank oilfield
Today’s approval to extract oil from the UK’s largest undeveloped field could be heading for the courts.
Reaction to Rishi Sunak climate policy shift
Rishi Sunak’s delays to net zero targets have divided his party, united industry with environment and attracted criticism from the government’s climate advisor.
“Minister breached rules in approving Dunsfold gas site”, court told
Government go-ahead for gas drilling in the Surrey village of Dunsfold breached planning rules, the High Court heard today.
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