Cuadrilla surrenders consents to drill, frack and flare at Lancashire shale gas site
Fracking opponents have called for a countdown to restoration at Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool after the company gave up consents to key operations.
Officials give Rathlin Energy extra time for drilling at West Newton
The drilling rig at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire will be allowed to stay for another two months, council officials have confirmed.
Updated: IGas seeks to keep Misson open for future fracking and shale gas drilling
IGas has applied for consent to extend the life of its shale gas site at Misson in north Nottinghamshire.
Villagers relieved at second refusal of Dunsfold drilling plans – UKOG likely to appeal
Councillors have narrowly turned down plans to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey for a second time.
Breaking: UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans refused for second time – live news updates
This post has live news updates on the vote over whether gas exploration should be allowed near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.
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.
