Second extension for Egdon’s North Kelsey oil site – to end of 2021
An oil exploration site in Lincolnshire, where only limited work has been carried out since 2014, will be allowed to operate for another 16 months.
Lincolnshire planners again back time extension at Egdon’s North Kelsey oil site
A request by Egdon Resources for more time at its exploration site at North Kelsey has again been backed by council officials.
Details on Rathlin’s new drilling plans as East Yorks clears way for applications
Plans by Rathlin Energy for two new well sites in East Yorkshire will not need a detailed environmental assessment, council planners have decided.
Climate change “lightship” passes Horse Hill oil site
A model lightship being pushed from Brighton to London to raise awareness of climate change passed the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey today.
September 2020 headlines
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Horse Hill oil production falls – latest data
Production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey fell by 25% in May 2020, according to the most recent figures released by regulators today.
Funding in fracking firm Cuadrilla to be slashed – forecast
A major cut in investment in the shale gas company, Cuadrilla, is likely in the coming months, its owner has predicted.
Plans for shorter Balcombe well test
Angus Energy’s new plans to test for oil at its Balcombe site in West Sussex have been published.
Rathlin plans two new E Yorks well sites
Rathlin Energy has announced plans for two new exploration sites in East Yorkshire.
Conductor rig arrives at West Newton B
A convoy of equipment under police escort arrived at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil exploration site in East Yorkshire yesterday (17 August 2020).
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