Balcombe flow test underway
Angus Energy has announced the start of its seven-day well test at the Balcombe oil well in West Sussex.
Cuadrilla announces fracking go-ahead for second well
The shale gas company Cuadrilla, announced this morning it had received permission to frack its second horizontal well in Lancashire.
“City heavyweights” resign from fracking firm, Third Energy
Two City veterans have resigned as directors of the gas company, Third Energy, a year after their appointments.
Updated: New start time for Balcombe flow test
Updated 13 September 2018 Angus Energy is now expected to begin a long-awaited flow test of the oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex in the last week of September. But this date depends on the company meeting conditions set by the Environment Agency.
Pictures: Europa begins to clear Leith Hill
Europa Oil & Gas, the company blocked last week from drilling near the Leith Hill beauty spot, began clearing the site today.
Horse Hill Portland oil tests “exceed expectations” – long-term production application expected soon, says UKOG
Results of well testing at the Horse Hill oil exploration site in Surrey have exceeded expectations, the leading investor said this afternoon.
Breaking: Oil companies pull out of Leith Hill exploration site in Surrey
Europa Oil and Gas, the company behind oil drilling near the Leith Hill beauty spot in Surrey, announced this morning it was pulling out of the site.
Another oil company sells stake in Horse Hill
Solo Oil has announced it is selling its direct interest in the Horse Hill oil exploration site in Surrey.
Cuadrilla applies for government consent to frack second Lancs shale gas well
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, announced this afternoon it had applied to the government for consent to frack its second horizontal well at its Preston New Road site near Blackpool.
IGas reports drilling delay in Notts, postponed fracking plan in Cheshire and setback at Stockbridge
Drilling the first shale gas well in Nottinghamshire has been delayed until at least the autumn, IGas told investors today.
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