Decision on Balcombe well test delayed
The decision on Angus Energy’s planning application for an extended well test at Balcombe will not now be made this month.
What to watch in 2020
DrillOrDrop’s round-up of the possible action on UK fracking and onshore oil and gas developments in 2020.
Queen’s Speech clears way for reform of judicial review
The government has followed up on its manifesto commitment to examine the system of judicial review.
December 2019 diary
Events in December 2019 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning Appeal against contempt of court conviction Meetings about UK Oil & Gas plans to drill on the Isle of Wight Frack free group meetings in Yeovil, Nottingham, Misson and Sheffield Final Women’s Call […]
Tremors, protests, challenges – eight years of UK fracking
As the government announces a second moratorium on fracking because of earth tremor risks, DrillOrDrop looks back at key events in the past eight years. Please let us know about any important headlines we have missed.
Angus takes out £1.5m loan to pay for clean-up costs
Angus Energy has raised a £1.5m loan facility to pay for the costs of decommissioning oil and gas wells.
Interview: Angus oil man backs gas for the future
“I love it because it is not oil”, the head of Angus Energy said of his new gas asset in Lincolnshire.
Balcombe flow test plans published
Angus Energy’s plans to test the flow of oil at its well at Balcombe in West Sussex are now open for public comment.
Many complaints about “unfair” and “biased” BBC programme on Balcombe anti-fracking protests
A radio programme which claimed it would to set the record straight about reporting of 2013 anti-fracking protests in Balcombe has itself attracted “many complaints” about accuracy and bias.
Angus gives notice of Balcombe test plans
Angus Energy has confirmed that it will be applying next month for consent to carry out an extended well test at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
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