Geologists challenge oil companies’ comments on Surrey earthquakes
Statements made by two oil companies about the recent cluster of earthquakes in Surrey have been challenged by geologists.
Surrey campaigners shocked by approval of disputed Brockham oil well
Opponents of an unauthorised oil well drilled at Brockham in Surrey were visibly shocked by a vote to grant retrospective planning permission today.
Breaking: Angus Energy application on disputed Brockham oil well approved – live news updates
This post has live updates from Surrey County Council ‘s planning committee meeting considering an oil well drilled at Brockham in 2017 against council advice.
Events diary – August 2018 onward
50 events in August 2018 about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning, including: Decision meetings in Lincolnshire and Surrey; First anniversary Green Monday at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road shale gas site; Publication of latest government figures on attitudes to shale gas; EarthFirst summer gathering; Plus meetings, […]
Surrey planners recommend approval of “unauthorised” oil well drilled in 2017
An oil well drilled in Surrey by Angus Energy more than 18 months ago against council advice should be granted retrospective planning permission, according to a report published this afternoon.
Two more Surrey earthquakes – second oil company says it’s not to blame
The British Geological Survey confirmed there were two more small earthquakes in Surrey today – both in the same place as the previous cluster.
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.
