Updated: Environmental campaigner removed from energy conference for “body language”
A campaigner who brought a legal challenge against oil production plans in Lincolnshire, was escorted out of an energy conference in the county this morning.
Heyco confirms shale gas fracking plan in Gainsborough
The Texan company behind news of a giant gasfield in Lincolnshire confirmed today it is targeting shale.
Biscathorpe appeal – delay likely
The decision over plans to extract oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds looks likely to be delayed.
UKOG reports increase in Horndean oil production
Production at the Horndean oilfield in Hampshire increased last month (January 2025) following a workover in late 2024, a partner has reported.
“Unlawful” operations continued at Horse Hill after voluntary suspension
The oil site at the centre of a landmark Supreme Court judgement on climate emissions continued “unlawful” operations, despite announcing work had been suspended.
UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – November 2024
UK production of onshore oil was up in November 2024 but onshore gas was down, according to official figures just released.
Breaking: Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful
A court in Edinburgh has ruled that the former UK government’s go-ahead for the Rosebank oilfield off Shetland was unlawful.
Council worked for oil company on Biscathorpe production bid
A council which declared a climate state of emergency was paid by an oil company in its latest bid for long-term production.
Egdon submits first assessment of climate impact of onshore oil
A landmark legal judgement on the climate impact of onshore oil has forced the UK’s first ever formal assessment of carbon emissions from burning hydrocarbons.
Surrey earthquake swarm may be linked to oil operations – new study
More than 150 small earthquakes in Surrey in 2018 and 2019 might have been triggered by oil operations, according to a new study, published today.
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