Planners back Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil plans
Council officials have recommended approval of major plans for production, drilling and extension at Rathlin Energy’s well site at West Newton-A.
Councillors back local fracking controls for North Yorkshire
A council which backed fracking nearly six years ago has adopted new planning rules that could restrict proposals for the controversial process.
Enforcement at Rathlin Energy oil site not “proportionate or sustainable” despite planning breach, says council
Rathlin Energy breached planning permission at its West Newton-A site in East Yorkshire, a council official confirmed today.
Island’s environment leader opposes UKOG oil drilling plans at Arreton
The councillor responsible for environmental issues on the Isle of Wight has come out against plans to drill for oil, due to be decided tomorrow.
Former council executive accuses East Yorkshire of failing to disclose key information on oil site expansion
A former senior council officer is challenging the authority he worked for over its support for the major expansion of an oil site.
Councillors ask Rathlin Energy for community fund
Three East Yorkshire councillors have asked an oil company to establish a community fund if its expansion plans are successful.
Council accused of “exaggeration” and “after-thought” at Dunsfold drilling inquiry
Surrey County Council exaggerated the value of the landscape around a proposed site for gas exploration, the company behind the scheme has claimed.
UKOG Dunsfold drilling site would have “adverse impacts” on “highly valued landscape”, day 2 of inquiry told
UKOG’s proposed gas drilling site near Dunsfold in Surrey would have “direct adverse impacts” on a “highly valued landscape”, a public inquiry heard today.
Minister’s ruling due in weeks on study into West Newton production plan
A decision is now due in May on whether oil production plans in East Yorkshire need a detailed environmental study.
East Yorkshire declares a climate emergency on third vote
East Yorkshire – one of the UK’s biggest carbon polluting areas – has declared a climate emergency after two earlier failed attempts.
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