Broadford Bridge oil plan reveals divisions over operator’s competence
Responses to a public consultation on plans to drill an exploratory oil well in West Sussex have divided over the company’s competence.
What’s happening this week? 10-16 April 2017
In this week’s listings: 20+ meetings, announcements, deadlines, performances and presentations. Ruling listed at the Royal Courts of Justice for decision in the legal challenge to the Communities’ Secretary approval of planning permission for Preston New Road (announced 11/4/2017) Please let us know (click here) if any of these […]
April 2017 drilling headlines
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Extensions announced for Horse Hill PEDL licences in Surrey
The companies behind the Horse Hill oil well near Gatwick have been granted a five-year extension to their exploration and development licences, the operator has announced.
Broadford Bridge oil site: work underway, permit consultation and opposition mobilising
Work is underway at the Broadford Bridge oil site in West Sussex for the first time for nearly two and a half years.
Broadford Bridge well needs new planning application, says campaign group
Plans to drill for oil near Billingshurst in West Sussex needs a fresh planning application because the exploration target has changed, campaigners said this week.
UKOG seeks further oil and gas sites across southern England
The largest holder of oil and gas acreage in south-east England is seeking to add to its assets.
West Sussex varies drilling area for UKOG’s Broadford Bridge well
West Sussex County Council has approved changes to plans by UK Oil and Gas Investments plc for its exploratory oil well at Broadford Bridge, near Billingshurst.
Time is running out for eight oil and gas developments
Consents for eight oil and gas projects in England and Wales are due to expire within months, DrillOrDrop has discovered.
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