Rathlin Energy – DRILL OR DROP?

Campaigner begins legal action against West Newton fracturing

An environmental campaigner has taken the first steps in a legal challenge to the approval of lower-volume fracking in East Yorkshire.

The major backer of oil and gas production in East Yorkshire has announced a share placing to raise £1.1m.

East Yorkshire this afternoon unanimously opposed fracking in the county.

A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner has announced.

An oil and gas site in East Yorkshire has got a go-ahead for reservoir stimulation, the site operator announced this morning.

Fracking for UK onshore oil and gas hit the headlines again during 2025.

The oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has announced it has changed its independent auditor.

Opponents of lower-volume fracking have questioned the safety of the process proposed at a gas site in East Yorkshire.

The cash-strapped oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has won more time to secure funds to meet its drilling commitments.

A second community group has asked for more time to comment on the environmental impact of fracturing plans in Yorkshire.