Update on Europa’s drilling plans near Leith Hill: new consultation, permit petition and extended injunction
A new year and a new public consultation is underway in the long-running attempt by Europa to explore for oil near Leith Hill in Surrey.
Planners recommend Cuadrilla’s oil testing plans for Balcombe despite 2,700+ objections
A report released this afternoon recommends approval of plans by Cuadrilla to test the flow of oil at its well in Balcombe, West Sussex.
What’s happening this week? 11-17 December 2017
In this week’s listings: Two-day oil and gas industry exhibition and conference Pop-up protest outside Lancashire County Council; Committee discusses latest Cuadrilla proposals for Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood; Europa Oil & Gas annual general meeting; Fundraising Winter Wonderland in Woodsetts; Christmas market outside Third Energy’s fracking […]
Drilling diary – December 2017
40+ events in December 2017 events about fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK including: Debate between INEOS and Eckington Against Fracking; Actions opposing Barclays Bank investment in Third Energy; Anti-fracking march in Pickering; Dalai Lama’s monks visit Preston New Road; Council committee meetings; Christmas social […]
North Yorks council meeting shelved after protest over fracking question
A North Yorkshire County Council meeting was suspended this morning when opponents of fracking demanded action to address concerns about imminent operations at a site near their homes.
“Gagged” residents protest outside meeting to discuss Surrey oil drilling scheme
Opponents of oil exploration plans near Leith Hill in Surrey are taking part in a silent protest because they say their voices aren’t being heard on traffic arrangements.
Council planners recommend consent for flow testing at Broadford Bridge oil site
Planners at West Sussex Council have recommended granting planning permission for another 12 months at the Broadford Bridge oil exploration site near Billingshurst.
What’s happening this week? 4-10 September 2017
In this week’s listings Exhibitions by INEOS and anti-fracking campaigners; Meet the Regulators drop-in event; Consultation deadlines; Film screenings; Meetings; Information stalls
Drilling diary – August 2017
50+ events in August 2017 about fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK, including: Court of Appeal hearing on planning permission for Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site, plus rallies, council decisions, consultation deadlines, survey results, exhibitions, walks, talks, meetings and film screenings.
Egdon to appeal new Wressle refusals
Egdon Resources announced today it would appeal against the decision by North Lincolnshire Council’s planning committee to refuse for a second time planning consent for production at the Wressle oil field.
