Breaking: Court of appeal refuses further Dunsfold challenge
Opponents of gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold have been refused permission for a further appeal.
Biscathorpe oil challenge – papers submitted to court
Opponents of oil production at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds have submitted legal papers in their court challenge against the decision of a planning inspector.
Balcombe residents raise £5,500 for court appeal
A campaign group opposing oil testing in the West Sussex village of Balcombe has raised enough money to apply for permission to challenge a High Court judgement.
Breaking: Inspector rules national need for oil justifies production in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
A planning inspector has allowed long-term oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds, even though he admitted it would harm the landscape and beauty of the area.
Balcombe oil test challenge refused
Balcombe residents have failed in their legal challenge against testing at the oil site in their village.
Council considers appeal over Dunsfold gas drilling decision
Waverley Borough Council said today it was taking legal advice and considering an appeal following the dismissal of its court challenge over gas drilling near Dunsfold.
Campaigners take fossil fuel climate challenge to Supreme Court
The climate impact of using fossil fuels must be assessed before any decision is made on production plans, a landmark challenge at the Supreme Court argued today.
Summer 2023 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2023 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Residents get go-ahead for court challenge to Balcombe oil test
Opponents of plans to test an oil well at the West Sussex village of Balcombe have got permission to bring a legal challenge.
Second recent probe into alleged failures to meet licence obligations
The oil and gas industry regulator has began another investigation into the suspected failure of a company to comply with licence obligations.
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