Two Cuadrilla companies to cease trading
Cuadrilla has announced two of its subsidiaries are to cease trading.
Breaking: Burniston decision meeting postponed
A crucial meeting tomorrow (Friday January 30 2026) to consider gas drilling plans at Burniston near Scarborough has been postponed.
Council still waiting for Horse Hill information
Additional information expected last month that will shape the future of the controversial Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delayed again, the county council revealed today.
Updated: Government asked to decide Burniston gas application
Multiple requests have been made to the government to call in the decision on the application for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.
Council warned over “problem” with Burniston gas application
A retired geologist has warned North Yorkshire councillors they risk embarrassment or even legal action over the handling of a planning application for gas drilling at Burniston near Scarborough.
Council warned of legal “minefield” over Burniston fracking definition
Council planners who have backed plans for lower-volume fracking in North Yorkshire have been warned they risk opening a “can of worms” over legal definitions.
Planners back Burniston gas drilling and lower-volume fracking
North Yorkshire planners have recommended approval of plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking by Europa Oil & Gas Limited at Burniston, near Scarborough.
Ministers “reviewing” low volume fracking
The UK government has said it is reviewing low volume fracking operations in the onshore oil and gas industry.
MP and councils join calls for Burniston decision delay
An MP and leaders of four local councils are urging a delay to the decision on gas drilling and lower volume fracking near Scarborough.
“Gloves off” in dispute over gas drilling and fracking at Burniston
Two sides in a planning dispute over gas drilling and lower volume fracking near Scarborough have accused each other of making misleading claims, just ten days before a decision is due. Europa Oil & Gas Limited, the company behind the scheme at Burniston, said in letter to North […]
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