Planners oppose oil test plans at Balcombe: “not in public interest” and “not appropriate to area”
Proposals to test the Balcombe oil well in West Sussex would compromise the protected landscape of the High Weald, council planners said today.
Government’s shale support fund underspent by £3.8m
A government fund to help English councils deal with shale gas planning applications appears to have paid out just 20% of what was available.
Campaigners accuse regulator of failing to assess fracking risk to nuclear station
The safety regulator for the nuclear industry has no information about the risk of earth tremors from fracking near the Hinkley Point power station, a campaign group has revealed.
Angus applies for consent for extended well test at Balcombe
Angus Energy is seeking the go-ahead for an extended well test at its Balcombe site in West Sussex.
Guest comment: How temporary is temporary?
Campaigner Ben Dean argues in this guest post that the single word temporary has cleared the way for oil and gas development in rural areas.
Who’s saying what on government plans to fast-track fracking?
This post is tracking politician comments, council votes and petition signatures on government proposals to change the planning rules for shale gas developments in England.
No government information on shale gas employment, flow back waste or treatment methods – Minister
Fracking Week in Parliament The government has not estimated the potential effect on employment of shale gas, according to the Energy Minister, Claire Perry. Nor has it assessed the likely volume of flowback waste.
£1.2m for councils dealing with shale planning applications
Councils dealing with planning applications for shale gas developments were invited today to bid for a share of £1.2m.
Monday deadline to comment on future policy for South Downs oil drilling
There are two more days left to comment on future planning policy for oil and gas exploration and production in West Sussex and the South Downs National Park.
Inquiry into Europa’s Surrey Hills drilling plan hears final arguments
Supporters and opponents of a scheme to drill for oil in the Surrey Hills had their last chance today to persuade a planning inspector of their arguments.
