Two climate campaigners accused of criminal damage at a fossil fuels protest on Cambridge University land have been found not guilty after nearly three years.
Egdon Resources, the company behind the UK’s newest onshore oil producer, announced this morning it has agreed to a takeover by Petrichor Partners.
A landmark legal case on the climate impacts of onshore oil production, to be heard by the Supreme Court in June, could threaten plans for a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria – as well as other fossil fuel developments.
The venue and duration has been set for Egdon Resources’ appeal hearing against refusal of planning permission at its North Kelsey Moor site in Lincolnshire.
Oil production from the Wressle field in north Lincolnshire helped boost annual revenue by 349% for Union Jack, the company said today.
The group of MPs who will scrutinise the government on cutting emissions and securing energy is asking for advice on its work programme.
Opponents of plans to test an oil well at the West Sussex village of Balcombe have got permission to bring a legal challenge.
A consultation is underway into detailed plans for a gas site in Surrey, even though the scheme is being challenged in court next month.
The Gatwick Gusher oil well, once said to be of national significance, has been downgraded in value for the third time by its owner.
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