Opposition to fracking targets large investors in shale gas exploration
The anti-fracking network, Reclaim the Power, is focusing its opposition next week on companies that finance shale gas exploration.
Bank increases stake in IGas
HSBC bank has increased its stake in IGas, which is currently drilling for shale gas at Tinker Lane in Nottinghamshire.
Rathlin Energy’s £33.9m debt “casts doubt” over company viability – accounts
The exploration company, Rathlin Energy, owed nearly £34m, according to annual accounts published yesterday (7 November 2018).
Another oil company sells stake in Horse Hill
Solo Oil has announced it is selling its direct interest in the Horse Hill oil exploration site in Surrey.
INEOS adds to shale gas licence holdings
INEOS has increased its onshore exploration licence area in the UK to more than 1.2m acres, it announced this morning
Angus Energy takes a stake in Leith Hill Surrey licence
The company behind the Brockham oil well in Surrey has bought into the neighbouring licence where there are plans for exploratory drilling this year.
Companies update: news from Egdon, Cuadrilla and IGas
Egdon adds to licence stake Egdon Resources has announced it has increased its stake in a potential shale gas area in the East Midlands.
