Picture post: Actors present 102,000+ signature petition against oil drilling near Leith Hill
Actors Sue Jameson and James Bolam handed in a petition with more than 102,400 signatures to the Environment Agency this evening.
Fracking research and report round-up: March 2018
This post collates links to more than 30 studies, briefings and reports from the past six months on fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry. It includes briefings on the industry and regulation, along with work on emissions, public attitudes to fracking, economic impacts, seismic effects and […]
Regulator “minded” to approve Leith Hill oil drilling plans but seeks public views before decision
The Environment Agency has said it is considering granting a permit for oil exploration at the Bury Hill Wood site, near Leith Hill in Surrey. But before reaching a final decision, the organisation says it wants to consult the public.
The acid debate – what the Environment Agency says about acidising oil and gas wells and how campaigners respond
The use of acid in oil and gas wells is dividing opinion across the country, particularly in southern England and parts of the East Midlands.
Cuadrilla seeks planning consent again to test Balcombe oil well, West Sussex
The company preparing to frack for shale gas in Lancashire announced this morning it was applying for planning permission to test the flow of oil in its exploration well in West Sussex.
Consultation opens on permit applications for Europa’s Leith Hill drilling site
The Environment Agency is inviting comments on permit applications by Europa Oil & Gas for its exploration wellsite near Leith Hill in Surrey.
Cuadrilla reveals details of tests on Balcombe oil well
A month-long public consultation began today on regulation of Cuadrilla’s plans to test its exploratory oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex.
Monday deadline to comment on future policy for South Downs oil drilling
There are two more days left to comment on future planning policy for oil and gas exploration and production in West Sussex and the South Downs National Park.
Everything you always wanted to know about acidising
Guest post by Kathryn McWhirter Tomorrow (11 January 2017), North Lincolnshire Council is expected to decide on a plans for oil production at Egdon’s site at Wressle, near Scunthorpe. The application includes proposals for the little-discussed process of acidisation.
Final chance for West Sussex to toughen rules on acid fracking
West Sussex has a last chance next month to strengthen controls on the use of acid in oil and gas operations.
