production – Page 6 – DRILL OR DROP?

UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – December 2024

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 6, 2025

The volume of UK onshore oil produced in December 2024 was up 5% , compared with the month before, almost topping the record for the year.

Questions over Heyco’s “outstanding” Gainsborough gas claims

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 28, 2025

Ambitious claims about potential production from a shale gas discovery in Lincolnshire have been described as “so misleading as to be ridiculous”.

Horse Hill update: No date for site clearance + council seeks new details

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 26, 2025

The operator of unlawful oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey has not given a date when equipment will be removed from the site. The company has also not acknowledged a formal request for more information on its operation.

Updated: Environmental campaigner removed from energy conference for “body language”

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 25, 2025

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 25, 2025

The Texan company behind news of a giant gasfield in Lincolnshire confirmed today it is targeting shale.

Biscathorpe appeal – delay likely

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2025

The decision over plans to extract oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds looks likely to be delayed.

UKOG reports increase in Horndean oil production

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 10, 2025

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 7, 2025

The oil site at the centre of a landmark Supreme Court judgement on climate emissions continued “unlawful” operations, despite announcing work had been suspended.