seismic – DRILL OR DROP?

West Newton fracture details revealed

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 23, 2026

More information has been released about plans for a lower-volume frack at the West Newton A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.

West Newton fracturing approved

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2026

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

Council warned over “problem” with Burniston gas application

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 28, 2026

A retired geologist has warned North Yorkshire councillors they risk embarrassment or even legal action over the handling of a planning application for gas drilling at Burniston near Scarborough.

“Gloves off” in dispute over gas drilling and fracking at Burniston

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 20, 2026

Two sides in a planning dispute over gas drilling and lower volume fracking near Scarborough have accused each other of making misleading claims, just ten days before a decision is due. Europa Oil & Gas Limited, the company behind the scheme at Burniston, said in letter to North […]

Burniston residents: ‘fracking guineapigs’ fear

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 17, 2026

Residents of the North Yorkshire village facing plans for gas exploration are afraid they may be used as guineapigs for proppant squeeze, a form of lower-volume fracking.

UKOG reveals reasons for Weald licence surrender

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 12, 2025

An official report by UK Oil & Gas plc reveals why it gave up a licence to develop hydrocarbons in parts of Surrey and West Sussex.

Europa and Egdon seek £6.5m+ funding for Burniston gas plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 3, 2025

Two of the companies behind controversial proposals to drill for gas near the North York Moors National Park are looking to raise more than £6.5m for the scheme.