Elswick gas site gets five more years
Cuadrilla’s Elswick gas production site near Blackpool has been granted a five-year extension.
Updated: More delays over Biscathorpe oil production decision
The decision on plans to produce oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds has been delayed again.
National Park unanimously backs oil site’s cable scheme
The South Downs National Park has approved plans to route a high voltage cable from the Singleton oil site through ancient woodland to a connection with the national grid.
UKOG sells subsidiary
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) announced this morning that it had sold one of its subsidiary companies.
Oil production restarts at Keddington
Production at the Keddington oilfield in Lincolnshire has resumed, a partner announced this morning.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – April 2025
UK onshore gas volumes fell for the fourth consecutive month in April 2025. Production was the lowest for 18 months, down 23% on March 2025.
Doubts over Angus Energy future cashflows
The operator of the UK’s largest onshore gasfield is facing doubts over its ability to continue as a going concern.
Campaigners welcome new guidance on climate impact of oil and gas production
New government guidance on assessing carbon emissions from oil and gas production has been welcomed by environmental campaigners.
Angus Energy chief resigns
The chief executive of the oil and gas company, Angus Energy, has a resigned, a statement said this morning.
Legal action restarts against Wressle expansion
Campaigners have restarted a legal challenge against a council which ruled that plans to expand the Wressle oil production site do not need a detailed environmental study.
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