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.
More delay for Leith Hill oil site as minister rules on security fencing
The Communities Secretary has ruled that plans for security fencing at Europa’s oil site near the Leith Hill beauty spot in Surrey need a detailed assessment of their impact on the environment.
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.
Who wants to drill where? February 2017 update
Summary of recent activity and expected operations at 50+ sites across the UK, including applications, decisions, company plans and licence changes.
Forestry Commission refuses to drop oil drilling deal with Europa near Leith Hill
The Forestry Commission is standing by its decision to allow oil exploration on its land near a popular beauty spot in the Surrey Hills.
Angus Energy takes a stake in Leith Hill Surrey licence
The company behind the Brockham oil well in Surrey has bought into the neighbouring licence where there are plans for exploratory drilling this year.
What to watch in 2017?
DrillOrDrop’s round-up of likely action in the next year for onshore oil and gas sites, applications, legal challenges and company operations. Please let us know if information in this post is missing, inaccurate or out-of-date. We want to make this as complete and accurate as possible. Contact here.
Drilling Diary – January 2017
20+ events about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas in January 2017, including information meetings, three Meet the Regulator drop-ins, presentations, planning committees, consultations and deadlines. Also advanced notice of dates later in the year. Updated throughout the month.
What didn’t happen in 2016?
Over the past few days, DrillOrDrop has been reflecting on 12 months of the onshore oil and gas industry in the UK. On the final day of 2016, we look at what didn’t happen this year. We’ve also updated this post with suggestions from DrillOrDrop readers.
Environment Secretary urged to revoke lease on woodland oil drilling site in Surrey hills
The government is being urged to block a land agreement that will allow exploratory drilling for oil near the Leith Hill beauty spot in Surrey.
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