Government must “plug the carbon gap” in planning policy
Urgent change is needed to assess the full impact of fossil fuel proposals on the climate, the government was told today.
Planners back Balcombe oil well test
Council planners have supported proposals for a one-year well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex, which saw daily protests in summer 2013.
Union Jack seeks to “attract new investors” with share consolidation
The largest investor in the Wressle oil field, Union Jack Oil, is seeking to enhance its image and attract a wider group of investors by reducing the number of shares in the company.
Government minister to be asked to rule on West Newton oil plans
The local government secretary is to be asked to decide whether an extensive environmental study is needed for expansion and production proposals at an oil site north of Hull.
Fracking moratorium doesn’t cover proppant squeeze – minister
The energy minister has confirmed that a small-scale form of fracking, planned for a site in Lincolnshire, is not covered by the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
Third Energy to begin decommissioning of North Yorks gas site
Third Energy has announced it is to use new techniques to plug and abandon its Malton A gas site in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.
New plan for Notts shale gas site criticised as “speculative, misleading and unsound” – residents complain: “quite frankly we’ve had enough”
The lives of many people in the village of Misson in north Nottinghamshire have been blighted by shale gas since 2014, the parish council has said.
Council urged to rethink ruling on West Newton drilling plans
A council in East Yorkshire is being urged to reconsider its decision on whether proposals to expand an oil site need an extensive environmental study.
Fractured debate – what the latest research says about hardening attitudes to shale gas
Support for fracking has declined over the past decade and opposition has become more deeply entrenched, a new study of public attitudes in the UK has concluded.
UKOG submits appeal on Dunsfold refusal
UK Oil & Gas announced this morning that it had lodged an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for its proposed Loxley gas exploration site near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.
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