Breaking: Minister declines to decide Burniston gas plan
The local government secretary will not decide controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough.
Dorset oil expansion plan needs EIA – government
Plans for more drilling and another 10 years of production at an oil site in Dorset are likely to have “significant effects” on the environment, the government has ruled.
Updated: Government asked to decide Burniston gas application
Multiple requests have been made to the government to call in the decision on the application for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.
Regulator drops objection to Burniston gas drilling and fracking
The Environment Agency has withdrawn is objection to controversial plans to explore for gas, including lower volume fracking, in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston.
New Biscathorpe consultation
People have the chance to comment on extra information about proposals for long-term oil production and more drilling at the Biscathorpe site in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Minister still reviewing West Newton production plans
The communities’ secretary is still considering an application for long-term oil production at West Newton-A in East Yorkshire.
“No new fossil fuel projects compatible with stable climate” – campaign group
Opponents of fossil fuel developments in southern England have described the government’s climate criteria for future oil and gas licences as “inherently flawed”.
Angus Energy gives notice of new Balcombe application
A revised planning application for an extended well test at the Balcombe oil exploration site in West Sussex is due to be submitted within a week, operator Angus Energy said today.
West Newton-A: Permit changes approved
The Environment Agency has approved changes to the rules for a well test at the West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire, partner companies reported this morning.
UKOG delays capital spending because of coronavirus
UK Oil & Gas plc said today it had delayed its capital expenditure programme because of the covid-19 outbreak.
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