Arreton – DRILL OR DROP?

Autumn 2020 diary

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 2, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

DrillOrDrop’s autumn diary of events in 2020 about the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.

Isle of Wight drilling: 1,740 objections but AONB says “no direct impact”

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 28, 2020 • ( 45 Comments )

A consultation on plans to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight has closed with an estimated 1,700+ objections. But two key organisations – the Environment Agency and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) partnership – have not objected to the scheme.

UKOG: “great surprise” at MP’s objection to Isle of Wight drilling plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 23, 2020 • ( 22 Comments )

An objection to its oil drilling plans by the Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, was “a great surprise”, UK Oil & Gas said today.

UKOG buys into “irresistible” Turkish licence

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 23, 2020 • ( 20 Comments )

The company behind oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey said this morning it had taken a licence stake in south east Turkey in the hope of “rapid monetisation” of reserves.

Opponents of Isle of Wight drilling launch information campaign after criticising council consultation

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 27, 2020 • ( 9 Comments )

A public consultation on plans to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight has been poorly communicated, with inconsistencies and discrepancies, campaigners have argued.

Comments invited on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 10, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

A public consultation into plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight has opened.

Highway officials oppose UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans over safety concerns

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 10, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight should be refused because they may be a hazard to road users, highway officials have recommended.