DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in 2026 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it. We will be ...

Restoration of a Nottinghamshire oilfield needs another five years, Star Energy has told officials. The company is seeking an ...

The campaign group which won a landmark Supreme Court ruling over the climate impact of onshore oil and gas has launched a ...

The UK onshore industry drilled no oil and gas wells during 2025, according to official data. At the time of writing, ...

The UK onshore industry drilled no oil and gas wells during 2025, according to official data.

Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF): A public consultation on revisions to the NPPF closes on 10 March 2026. A ...

Fracking for UK onshore oil and gas hit the headlines again during 2025. The year opened with the announcement by Europa Oil ...

2025 has seen a renewed debate about fracking, particularly with lower-volume operations proposed for Burniston, Wressle and West Newton. Among the key issues are how should fracking be defined and ...

A government minister is to decide whether there should be a detailed environmental study of plans to expand oil production in rural Dorset.

The decision on controversial plans to drill for gas and carry out lower volume fracking near the North York Moors National Park should be delayed, a council was urged today.

Residents in a North Yorkshire village where there are plans for lower-volume fracking have called on the energy minister to apologise over claims he made about the process. Michael Shanks MP. Photo: ...