“£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.

A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner, Reabold Resources, has announced.

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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Hill news update Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed.

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 Detailed plans linked to long-term oil production and further drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey were withdrawn today by the site operator, officials confirmed. Plus First Gazette notice issued for compulsory strike-off. drillordrop.com/2026/03/11/h...

Minister responds to council fracking questions The government has told North Yorkshire Council it is keeping regulation on lower-volume fracking “under review”.

The government has told North Yorkshire Council it is keeping regulation on lower-volume fracking “under review”.https://drillordrop.com/2026/03/03/minister-responds-to-council-fracking-questions/

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.

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.

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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.

Planners accused of “misleading” report on Burniston fracking gas plan - updated with response from North Yorkshire Council drillordrop.com/2026/02/26/p...

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.

Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan - updated with reaction from North Yorkshire Council drillordrop.com/2026/02/26/b...

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.

Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan - updated with more reaction drillordrop.com/2026/02/26/b...

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.

Planners accused of “misleading” report on Burniston fracking gas plan.
North Yorkshire Council officials have been accused of giving misleading advice on controversial plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough. drillordrop.com/2026/02/26/p...

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.

Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan. The local government secretary will not call in controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough. drillordrop.com/2026/02/26/b...

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.

Sarah Finch, 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.

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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.

Angus Energy, 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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Balcombe MP seeks answers on oil industry impact on drinking water The MP representing Balcombe, site of a controversial oil well in West Sussex, has asked the government how water supplies could be affected by the industry.

Mims Davies, the MP representing Balcombe, site of a controversial oil well in West Sussex, has asked the government how water supplies could be affected by the onshore industry.

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Campaigners quiz council over Horse Hill future Campaigners have questioned council officials about whether a “viable” planning application is likely for the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey.

Campaigners have questioned council officials about whether a “viable” planning application is likely for the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey. The site, near Redhill, was stripped of its planning permission in June 2024 following a Supreme Court ruling. drillordrop.com/2026/02/18/c...

Balcombe permission lapses – county council Planning consent at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has lapsed, officials confirmed today.

Planning consent at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has lapsed, officials confirmed today.

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

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

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U-turn on Wressle advice Advice has been reversed on whether expansion of the Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire needs a detailed study of the environmental impacts.

Advice has been reversed on whether expansion of the Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe needs a detailed study of the environmental impacts. North Lincolnshire Council has now been advised the scheme does need an EIA. drillordrop.com/2026/02/12/u...

Europa shares drop 16% on news of £3.5m fundraising and going concern warning The company behind plans for lower-volume fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, warned today it could go out of business if shareholders did not approve a £3.5m fundraising later this month.

Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for lower-volume fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, warned today it could go out of business if shareholders did not approve a £3.5m fundraising later this month.
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Balcombe well test: oil company misses notice deadline A well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site – scene of daily anti-fracking protests in summer 2013 – is looking unlikely.

A well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site – scene of daily anti-fracking protests in summer 2013 – is looking unlikely after the operator, Angus Energy, failed to give notice of the work. drillordrop.com/2026/02/09/b...

Calls for scrutiny of North Yorkshire’s handling of Burniston gas plan after “local loss of trust” Apparent procedural irregularities and widespread opposition over the handling of gas drilling plans has prompted calls for scrutiny of North Yorkshire Council.

Apparent procedural irregularities and widespread opposition over the handling of gas drilling plans has prompted calls from Burniston for scrutiny of North Yorkshire Council.

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Guest article by David Eddy: Who advocates for Yorkshire’s water? In this guest article, David Eddy examines Yorkshire Water’s response to plans to drill for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire, above one of the region’s main sources of drinking water.…

In this guest article, David Eddy examines Yorkshire Water's response to plans to drill for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire, above one of the region's main sources of drinking water.
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UKOG announces Broadford Bridge abandonment The Broadford Bridge oil wells near Billinghurst in West Sussex have been abandoned, the parent company has announced. Plugging and abandonment work at Broadford Bridge oil site in West Sussex, Jan…

The Broadford Bridge oil wells near Billinghurst in West Sussex have been abandoned, the parent company UK Oil & Gas plc has announced.

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Keep block on fracking and cut onshore emissions – climate advisor The government’s climate advisor has said the moratorium on fracking in England should not be lifted without an “in-depth” climate review.

The government’s climate advisor has said the moratorium on fracking in England should not be lifted without an “in-depth” climate review. It also called for cuts in emissions from onshore oil and gas fields. drillordrop.com/2026/02/05/k...

Dorset oil expansion plan needs EIA – government Plans for more drilling and another 10 years of production at an oil site in Dorset are likely to have “significant effects” on the environment, the government has ruled.

Plans by Egdon Resources for more drilling and another 10 years of production at the Waddock Cross oil site in Dorset are likely to have “significant effects” on the environment, the government has ruled.

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Two Cuadrilla companies to cease trading Cuadrilla has announced two of its subsidiaries are to cease trading.

Two Cuadrilla companies to cease trading. Annual accounts for Cuadrilla South Cleveland Limited and Cuadrilla Gainsborough Limited, published this week, said the process had begun to dissolve the companies. drillordrop.com/2026/01/30/t...

Breaking: Burniston decision meeting postponed A crucial meeting tomorrow (Friday January 30 2026) to consider gas drilling plans at Burniston near Scarborough has been postponed.

Breaking: Burniston decision meeting postponed - updated with reaction from Burniston Parish Council, Frack Free Coastal Communities, Frack Free Scarborough, Cllr Steve Mason, Friends of the Earth and Europa Oil & Gas. drillordrop.com/2026/01/29/b...

Breaking: Burniston decision meeting postponed A crucial meeting tomorrow (Friday January 30 2026) to consider gas drilling plans at Burniston near Scarborough has been postponed.

Breaking: Burniston decision meeting postponed. A crucial meeting tomorrow (Friday January 30 2026) to consider gas drilling plans at Burniston near Scarborough has been postponed.

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Council still waiting for Horse Hill information Additional information expected last month that will shape the future of the controversial Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delayed again, the county council revealed today.

Additional information expected last month that will shape the future of the controversial Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delayed again, the county council revealed today.
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Government asked to decide in Burniston gas application A North Yorkshire councillor is asking the government to call in the decision on the application for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.

A North Yorkshire councillor is asking the government to call in the decision on the application for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.

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Council warned over “problem” with Burniston gas application 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 in North Yorkshire.

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 in North Yorkshire.

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Council warned of legal “minefield” over Burniston fracking definition Council planners who have backed plans for lower-volume fracking in North Yorkshire have been warned they risk opening a “can of worms” over legal definitions.

Council planners who have backed plans for lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire have been warned they risk opening a “can of worms” over legal definitions. drillordrop.com/2026/01/23/c...