UK onshore gas volumes and daily production rose in August 2024, with volume reaching the highest level for four months. This was mainly because of increased production at the leading onshore gas field at Saltfleetby.
UK onshore gas volumes fell 14% in July 2024, compared with June 2024, to the lowest point for eight months. The onshore contribution to total UK gas production fell back to below 1%.
More than 100 people braved torrential rain to attend an information meeting and exhibition about plans for gas exploration at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
UK onshore oil and gas saw increased daily rates and a higher contribution to total production in June 2024.
Production fell at Wressle, the UK’s newest onshore oil producer, but rose at Saltfleetby, the country’s largest onshore gas producer.
UK onshore daily oil production was down 6% in March 2024, compared with the previous month. This reflects production falls at Wytch Farm, the country’s biggest onshore producer.
The company that runs Wytch Farm, the UK’s largest onshore oilfield, has been fined a record sum for releasing gas without permission.
UK onshore gas production rose 6% in January 2024, with the second consecutive monthly increase at the leading field, Saltfleetby.
Daily onshore gas production was up 168% in December 2023 compared with the previous month, with the resumption of production at Saltfleetby.
UK onshore gas volumes in November fell dramatically with production suspensions at Saltfleetby.
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