“No plans to support shale gas exploration” – minister
The government does not plan to support shale gas exploration or review its moratorium, a minister has said.
Isle of Wight MP opposes UKOG’s permit application for Arreton
A company’s bid to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight has been opposed again by the local MP.
East Yorkshire oil production plan is “utter madness”, say opponents
Opponents of plans for 20 years of oil extraction at a site in rural East Yorkshire are urging people to object.
Major onshore oil production application published
Detailed plans for one of the UK’s largest onshore oil production schemes in recent years have been published.
IGas names second hydrogen site in Surrey
IGas has revealed it wants to produce hydrogen from methane at its Bletchingley site in Surrey.
Biscathorpe oil petition tops 1,000 – Egdon submits more information on plans
More than one thousand people have signed a petition against oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
UKOG’s Dunsfold appeal to be held online – more details
The public inquiry into plans to explore for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is to be held virtually, the Planning Inspectorate has confirmed.
Updated: 600,000+ sign petition against protest bill
A petition against plans to restrict protests has been signed by more than 600,000 people, the organisers said today.
1,000-mile cycle ride to fight Surrey oil production
Two cyclists have begun a 1,000 mile ride to Spain in a campaign to stop oil extraction at Horse Hill in Surrey.
Shares fall on news of UKOG £5m placing
UK Oil & Gas has announced it has raised £5m in a placing, prompting a sharp fall in the share price.
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