Gas company accused of “exaggerated” and “unsubstantiated assertions” about Surrey drilling plans
County councillors in Surrey are being urged not to accept their officials’ assessment of the benefits of gas exploration near the village of Dunsfold.
Borough council calls for refusal of UKOG drilling plans at Dunsfold
Waverley Borough Council has called for the refusal of planning permission for oil and gas drilling at the Loxley wellsite in Dunsfold, Surrey.
Dunsfold drilling plans spark debate over whether onshore gas helps tackle climate change
A woman living near a proposed gas exploration site in Surrey is challenging the developer’s claims that it will support efforts to tackle climate change.
Regulator gives oil and gas companies more time to meet exploration commitments
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has got three more years in which to seek consent for two new wells near Blackpool in Lancashire.
Officials again back UKOG plans to drill at Dunsfold
Surrey planners are recommending approval of plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for gas near Dunsfold when the proposal is considered a second time next week.
Industry evidence on earthquakes “insufficient” to lift year-long fracking moratorium – regulator
On the first anniversary of the moratorium on fracking, shale gas industry proposals to deal with earthquakes have been dismissed as “insufficient”.
Short extension to Brockham licence
The Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) has confirmed that it has extended Angus Energy’s licence at Brockham in Surrey until spring next year.
Calls for tougher controls on shale gas and fracking in Nottinghamshire
Opponents of fracking in Nottinghamshire have called for stricter planning controls on future shale gas development in the county.
Traffic arrangements approved for Horse Hill drilling and oil production scheme
Plans for new drilling and long-term oil production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey cleared another hurdle today.
Date set for re-run of Dunsfold drilling decision
The second meeting to decide whether to grant planning permission for gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold has been set for 27 November 2020.
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