Europa appeals against Burniston fracking refusal
Europa Oil & Gas has lodged an appeal against the rejection of its plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Emails raise questions over EA independence on Burniston fracking
Correspondence about permission for gas drilling and fracking in North Yorkshire has prompted concerns about the independence of the environmental regulator.
Regulator rejects calls for more time to comment on Burniston frack plan
The Environment Agency has refused to extend its public consultation on plans for gas drilling and fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Burniston calls for more time to comment on revised fracking permit
Organisations in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston are urging the Environment Agency (EA) to extend its consultation on plans for drilling and fracking.
Horse Hill decision unlikely in 2026
The decision on plans for drilling and long-term oil production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey is unlikely to be made this year (2026).
EA issues revised Burniston fracking assessment
The Environment Agency (EA) has amended its much-criticised assessment of gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report
The Environment Agency (EA) has admitted mistakes in its official assessment of plans for gas drilling and fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire, following widespread criticism.
Formal complaint against Environment Agency on Burniston permit
A formal complaint has been made against the Environment Agency (EA) over the way it has handled plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Officials approve retention of Broadford Bridge access track
Council officers have allowed the access track to remain to the former Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex.
Updated: “Errors, uncertainty and missing information” – Burniston draft permit decision
Gas drilling and lower-volume fracking near the North York Moors National Park should not go-ahead because of flaws in the official environmental assessment, a consultation has revealed.
