Company seeks to delay decision on Broadford Bridge oil site for 18 months
The future of an oil exploration site in West Sussex depends on the results of tests at the so-called “Gatwick Gusher” well about 20 miles away in Surrey, a company has said.
Anti-fracking campaigners “disappointed” at extension of Ineos licence in Scotland
News reported by DrillOrDrop that the Scottish Government had extended an Ineos shale gas licence near Glasgow has disappointed campaigners. The licence, called PEDL162, reached the end of its initial exploration term at the of June 2018. To continue to the second, appraisal phase, the operator should have […]
UKOG seeks change of company status
The largest investor in the Horse Hill oil well near Gatwick is seeking to change its company status.
South Downs oil exploration licence lapses
An oil exploration licence in a remote part of the South Downs National Park has lapsed, it was confirmed this morning.
What’s happening this week? 9-15 July 2018
In this week’s listings Cases at the High Court on Cuadrilla protest injunction and Ineos access to Clumber Park Closing date for entries to British Photographic Journal Fractured Stories competition Deadline for comments on Ineos replacement application for Woodsetts in South Yorkshire Temporary seismic monitors due to be installed in […]
No new exploration licences and no support for fracking – Welsh Government proposes
The Welsh Government is consulting on its new policy to oppose fracking and any further oil and gas exploration.
Oil and gas companies keep 12 licences despite failing on drilling commitments
A dozen onshore oil and gas licences, including one in Scotland, have been extended even though the operators have not met commitments to drill an exploration well.
Egdon submits third planning application for Wressle site
Egdon Resources says it has submitted another planning application for oil production at the Wressle site near Scunthorpe.
Campaigner loses appeal over “act of conscience” protest
A man who spent 10 hours on top of a rig lorry in protest to oil exploration has lost his appeal against conviction.
Angus Energy chairman resigns over shares transfer
Angus Energy has announced that Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorius has stepped down as its chairman following recent disclosures over share transfers.
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