Review of 2024: landmark judgement sparks tumult for onshore oil and gas
In 2024 the country’s highest court ruled on the climate impact of UK onshore oil and gas production, with tumultuous results for the industry.
Oil and gas pay the bills at Star Energy
Revenue from oil and gas is funding Star Energy’s move to geothermal energy, company accounts have revealed.
The falling value of the Gatwick Gusher
The Gatwick Gusher oil well, once said to be of national significance, has been downgraded in value for the third time by its owner.
Union Jack reveals drilling plans and maiden profit
Union Jack Oil has revealed plans for two new wells next year, as it reported its first profit.
Fracking support drops and opposition rises– latest government survey
Support for fracking fell to its lowest level in the latest phase of a government survey of public attitudes, published today.
West Newton: New drilling and testing plans plus £4.7m fundraising
Another well at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site is due to be drilled in the second half of 2021, according to an update to shareholders today.
Egdon’s late life oil fields “unprofitable” at current prices
Egdon Resources has said it is cutting costs because low oil prices following the coronavirus outbreak have hit profitability in its fields.
February 2020 diary
Events in February 2020 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning
August 2019 diary
Events in August 2019 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning
IGas announces “highly encouraging” results from Misson – but no news on fracking
IGas said results from its Springs Road exploration well in Nottinghamshire were “highly encouraging” and a “step forward for shale gas development in the east midlands”.
DRILL OR DROP? 