August 2017 Drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s August2017 digest of news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas updated daily. For headlines from previous months, click here
Restore balance between rights of protesters and drilling companies – MEP
The Green Party’s MEP for south east England has called for review of guidance given to police at anti-drilling protests in Sussex.
Broadford Bridge: New oil zone reported and UKOG responds to opponents
A previously unidentified oil-bearing zone has been found in Kimmeridge Limestone at Broadford Bridge, it was reported yesterday.
Investors back UKOG’s bid to extend consent for oil exploration at Broadford Bridge
For the first time, there appears to be a concerted campaign by investors in an oil company to support planning proposals for exploration.
What’s happening this week? 17-23 July 2017
In this week’s listings: Food Growers Against Fracking rally, Preston New Road; Solidari-Tea Party at Broadford Bridge; Rolling Resistance bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool; Closing date for comments on INEOS shale gas plans for Common Road, Harthill; Plus presentations, meetings and training
UKOG’s bid to extend planning consent at Broadford Bridge now open for comment
A month-long public consultation has opened on a bid to extend planning consent at the Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex.
What’s happening this week? 10-16 July 2017
In this week’s listings: Divestment and green jobs rally at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site Angus Energy conference call Continuing direct action against Cuadrilla’s fracking plans Cake at the Gate gatherings at UKOG’s Broadford Bridge site Campaign training sessions Planning meetings
Permit granted for flow test at Broadford Bridge oil well – residents “shocked and dismayed”
The company exploring for oil at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex announced this morning it had received permission to flow test the well.
UKOG outlines plans for seven drill sites across southern England and says it’s looking for more
UK Oil and Gas Investments is looking to invest in new oil exploration and production across southern England, its half-year accounts stated today.
Oil company to seek 1-year extension of permission at Broadford Bridge drilling site
West Sussex County Council has confirmed that the company behind oil drilling at Broadford Bridge, near Billingshurst, is to seek an extension to its planning permission for the site.
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