UKOG drops oil production bid for Markwells Wood but promises new application in weeks
The company behind oil production at Markwells Wood in the South Downs has scaled back its plans following concerns about pollution to drinking water.
Europa to challenge council over Leith Hill oil site – company accused of not talking to residents
Europa Oil & Gas announced this morning it was taking action against Surrey County Council over final approval of its exploration plans near Leith Hill.
£1.2m for councils dealing with shale planning applications
Councils dealing with planning applications for shale gas developments were invited today to bid for a share of £1.2m.
North Yorks council meeting shelved after protest over fracking question
A North Yorkshire County Council meeting was suspended this morning when opponents of fracking demanded action to address concerns about imminent operations at a site near their homes.
Live updates: Egdon’s Wressle planning inquiry Day 6
Live updates from the final scheduled day of the public inquiry into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil from its site at Wressle in Lincolnshire.
Council ordered to release “strictest confidence” email on INEOS shale gas plans in N Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council has been ordered to release correspondence about exploration plans by Britain’s biggest shale gas company.
Live updates: Egdon’s Wressle planning inquiry Day 5
Live updates from day 5 of the public inquiry into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil from its site at Wressle in Lincolnshire. Today’s session is expected to hear the cross-examination of Egdon’s planning witness, Paul Foster. Egdon is appealing against refusals of planning permission by North Lincolnshire […]
Egdon seeks to reassure residents after challenges to Wressle oil production plans
People living around the Wressle well site near Scunthorpe have received a detailed letter from the operator, Egdon Resources, as a public inquiry into oil production plans goes into its second week.
Live updates: Egdon’s Wressle planning inquiry Day 4
Live updates from the final full day of evidence at the public inquiry into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil from its site at Wressle in Lincolnshire.
Live updates: Egdon’s Wressle planning inquiry Day 3
Live updates from the third day of the public inquiry into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil from its site at Wressle in Lincolnshire.
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