Woodburn Forest drilling licence relinquished
The petroleum licence which saw drilling for oil in Woodburn Forest in Northern Ireland has been relinquished.
Campaigners make “strong objection” to Altcar Moss fracking plans
A network of groups opposed to fracking near Formby has called for the scheme to be refused because of concerns about flooding, peat extraction, the green belt, noise, traffic and impacts on wildlife.
Live news updates: Councillors support plans for Third Energy Ryedale gas sites
This post has live news on Third Energy’s bid to extend the life of its gas production sites in Ryedale.
Decision date for first fracking plan since moratorium
A provisional date has been set for the decision on fracking plans in Lancashire – the first to be considered since the government announced a moratorium last year.
Climate and wildlife objections to 25-year Dorset oil production plans
Plans to produce oil for 25 years near the village of Puddletown in Dorset have prompted local objections and national concerns.
Cuadrilla seeks consent to retain Elswick gas site
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, wants more time at its gas production site at Elswick in Lancashire.
Third time extension sought for Broadford Bridge oil site
Operators of the Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex are seeking a third extension of planning permission – this time to allow for drilling at other sites.
January 2020 diary
Events in January 2020 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning Deadline for submission of inspectors’ reports on Woodsetts and Ellesmere Port public inquiries Closing date for comments on UKOG bid to extend consents at Broadford Bridge Possible decision dates for planning applications in […]
Ineos posts new injunction notices at proposed Woodsetts shale gas site
The shale gas company, Ineos, has installed new protest injunction notices at its proposed exploration site at Woodsetts in south Yorkshire.
5th delay for decision on Dunsfold drilling
The decision on plans to drill oil and gas wells near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey has slipped into 2020.
DRILL OR DROP? 