Decision date for first fracking plan since moratorium
A provisional date has been set for the decision on fracking plans in Lancashire – the first to be considered since the government announced a moratorium last year.
IGas seeks consent to continue reinjecting radioactive waste at Singleton oil site
People are invited to comment on an application by IGas to dispose of radioactive waste at its Singleton oil site in West Sussex.
Consultation on Dunsfold drilling plans extended to early 2020
The public consultation on plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey has been extended by three weeks.
Deadline for comments on changes to Horse Hill permit
People have until tomorrow (Monday 25 November 2019) to comment on changes to the environmental permits for the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Public views invited on changes at Horse Hill oil site in Surrey
A new consultation has opened on expansion plans at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Scottish government confirms ‘no support for fracking’ but steps back from ban
As expected, the Scottish government has continued an indefinite moratorium on fracking and the unconventional oil and gas industry.
Comments sought on protest policing guidance
A long-awaited consultation is underway on new guidance for policing protests.
August 2019 diary
Events in August 2019 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning
Cuadrilla seeks another rule change for fracking site
A consultation opened today into a new change to the environmental permit at Cuadrilla’s fracking site – just five days after the Environment Agency approved the previous variations.
IGas reveals plans for two new Weald exploration wells
IGas has announced a new drilling site in the Weald in southern England with plans for up to two exploration and appraisal wells.
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