New setback for Europa’s oil drilling plans near Leith Hill in Surrey
Europa Oil and Gas has withdrawn all the proposals for managing lorries delivering to its exploratory drilling site near Leith Hill in Surrey.
Live news updates: Day 2 INEOS Harthill shale gas inquiry – ecology and councillors’ statements
The inquiry into plans by INEOS to drill for shale gas at Harthill in south Yorkshire reaches its second day.
Residents seek funds to challenge UKOG protest injunction
Opponents of oil drilling in Sussex and Surrey launched a crowd funding appeal this morning to challenge the High Court injunction against protesters sought by UK Oil and Gas Investments.
New application for Wressle oil site and £0.85m half-year loss – Egdon accounts
Egdon Resources has confirmed it has made a new planning application for its Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe.
IGas planning appeal over Ellesmere Port refusal “a waste of public money”, say campaign groups
The exploration company, IGas, has been accused of wasting public money by appealing against the refusal of planning permission to test its well at Ellesmere Port.
Campaigner considers appeal over conviction for climbing on rig lorry
An anti-drilling campaigner who delayed the transport of an oil rig by spending the night on the delivery lorry has been found guilty.
Derbyshire’s opposition to Marsh Lane shale gas scheme “a bad decision”, says INEOS
INEOS has accused Derbyshire councillors of a “confused” decision based on politics not science after they opposed the company’s plans for a shale gas well.
Residents get say at Derbyshire meeting on INEOS shale gas plans after council u-turn
Council officers have done a U-turn over whether people can give their views at a meeting to discuss INEOS plans for shale gas exploration in a Derbyshire village.
Egdon to make new planning applications for Wressle
Egdon Resources announced today it was “fully committed” to its oil well at Wressle near Scunthorpe and would submit new planning applications to develop the site.
INEOS Harthill shale gas well recommended for refusal
The first INEOS shale gas site to come before a council planning meeting has been recommended for refusal.
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