Strengthen policy on “acid fracking” in South Downs – National Park Authority
Members of the South Downs National Park Authority have called for stricter controls on how oil could be produced in future.
Sheffield councillors vote to ban fracking on authority’s land
Councillors in Sheffield have voted to ban fracking on land by owned by the city. They also criticised the government’s shale gas policy and backed Labour’s call for a moratorium.
Scottish Government to decide on fracking in 2017
The Scottish Government announced today it hoped to decide next year whether to allow fracking for unconventional oil and gas.
First shale gas plan for Notts back on council agenda
Nottinghamshire County Council has confirmed it will resume its consideration later this month of IGas plans for two shale gas exploration wells at Misson, Bassetlaw.
Environment Agency calls for refusal of Markwells Wood oil production plans over risks to water
The Environment Agency has objected to plans for 20 years of oil production at Markwells Wood in the South Downs National Park because of concerns about pollution of the chalk aquifer.
Horse Hill new oil drilling and testing plans published
Plans for more drilling and testing at the exploratory oil site at Horse Hill, near Gatwick Airport, were published this morning.
“Illogical” planning condition delays restoration of Cuadrilla’s Lancashire shale gas site for one year
A Cuadrilla shale gas site, next to an internationally important bird reserve, will not be returned to farmland for another year because of the way planning conditions were written.
Water contamination threat prompts objections to oil production plans in National Park
Portsmouth Water has objected to proposals for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs National Park because of concerns about contamination to drinking water.
Oil firm seeks extra security against protesters at Leith Hill drill site
Europa Oil and Gas has said it needs extra security to protect its oil exploration site near Leith Hill in Surrey from protesters.
Horse Hill new drilling and testing plans submitted – MEP says they’re ‘affront to local communities’
As expected, plans for two new wells and extended testing have been submitted for the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick.
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