National Park orders firm to replant abandoned oil site after trees died
A tree planting scheme on the site of a former oil site in the South Downs National Park has failed.
West Newton modelling predicts single gas well could top many North Sea fields
Predictions for a single gas well in East Yorkshire suggest initial production could exceed many entire fields in the North Sea.
Six expressions of interest in Angus Energy sale
Angus Energy said this morning it had received at least six “bona fide” approaches from parties interested in making an offer for the company or its interest in the Saltfleetby gas field.
Angus Energy up for sale
The oil and gas company, Angus Energy plc, is considering a potential sale as part of a strategic review of its options.
Egdon gives details of Wressle plans for 2022
The operator of the Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire said well testing would be completed early next year.
Sidetrack drilling delayed at Saltfleetby
Angus Energy has delayed drilling a sidetrack well at the Saltfleetby gas field in Lincolnshire until spring next year.
COP26: Fracking owner criticises UK government over climate policy
The Australian owner of the fracking company, Cuadrilla, has blamed the UK government’s net zero policy for increasing energy prices.
Dunsfold drilling inquiry – what to watch
Plans to drill for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold come under scrutiny at a public inquiry opening tomorrow (Tuesday 27 July 2021).
Saltfleetby: approval and dispute
Plans for the Saltfleetby gas field in Lincolnshire have got the go-ahead from the Oil & Gas Authority, the operator Angus Energy reported yesterday (9/6/2021).
Picture post: anti-fracking campaigners join BP protest as AGM rejects tougher emission cuts
BP’s emission targets are “too little too late” for the climate, said anti-fracking campaigners protesting against the company in London this morning.
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