Updated: Deadlines set for reports on Ellesmere Port and Woodsetts appeals
The decisions on appeals on the IGas site at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire and Ineos plans for Woodsetts are likely to be more than six months away, it emerged today.
IGas reveals plans for two new Weald exploration wells
IGas has announced a new drilling site in the Weald in southern England with plans for up to two exploration and appraisal wells.
Updated: Onshore licence moves to production without drilling a successful well
An onshore oil and gas licence in southern England moved into its production phase this week. But the operator has not yet drilled a well in the area that has been proved to be successful.
New work plans, more time
Oil and gas companies have been given more time to carry out work in 10 English licence areas.
Live news updates on North Kelsey oil site planning decisions
This post has live news updates from discussions of new conditions for Egdon Resources’ North Kelsey oil exploration site.
New fracking bid announced for Lancashire
Aurora Energy Resources has announced it is seeking consent to frack for shale gas in West Lancashire.
UKOG to file new application for Surrey drilling site
UK Oil & Gas has confirmed it will submit a second planning application for its proposed exploration site at Dunsfold, south of Guildford.
“Gatwick Gusher” breached safety laws over blowout preventer
The oil exploration site in Surrey, nicknamed the “Gatwick Gusher”, breached health and safety laws last year, DrillOrDrop has learned.
Live news updates from day 6: inquiry into Ineos shale gas plans for Woodsetts
The inquiry into Ineos shale gas proposals continues to hear about planning issues today..
Inspector seeks views on court ruling over government support for fracking
Work to finalise policies that will shape fracking in North Yorkshire has been put on hold because of a landmark legal ruling.
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