“£1.9m investment commitment for West Newton” – Reabold
A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner has announced.
Horse Hill news update
Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed.
Minister responds to council fracking questions
The government has told North Yorkshire Council it is keeping regulation on lower-volume fracking “under review”.
Europa shareholders back fundraising
Investors in Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, have approved resolutions to issue more shares and warrants. Announcement
N Yorks Council “burying its head in the sand” over Burniston gas plan complaints
Burniston has stepped up its action against North Yorkshire Council’s handling of plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking.
Planners accused of “misleading” report on Burniston fracking gas plan
Council officials have been accused of giving misleading advice on controversial plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.
Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan
The local government secretary will not decide controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough.
Star Energy reports below expectation production and delays at Singleton gas-to-grid
The UK’s second biggest onshore oil operator saw production volumes drop nearly 6% below predictions in 2025. In a trading update, Star Energy said net production averaged 1,886 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), compared with the 2,000 boe/d expected for the year. The company’s chief executive, […]
Don’t reverse Finch ruling, PM urged
The campaigner who won a landmark Supreme Court ruling on onshore oil and gas emissions is urging the prime minister to resist calls to overturn the judgement.
Lapsed Balcombe well test: Angus Energy to “submit new planning application”
The operator of the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has said it will submit a new planning application after permission lapsed last week.
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