Government to rule on Waddock Cross environmental study
A government minister is to decide whether there should be a detailed environmental study of plans to expand oil production in rural Dorset.
Waddock Cross oil expansion decision delayed over climate questions
The decision on expansion of oil production in rural Dorset was deferred this morning because councillors wanted more information on the climate impact.
Dorset planners back expansion at suspended oil site
Officials have supported plans for more drilling and oil production at a mothballed site in rural Dorset.
Expanded production plans at mothballed Dorset oil site do not need environmental study – officials
Plans to expand a suspended oil site in Dorset and restart production are unlikely to have “significant environmental impacts”, council planners ruled today.
Egdon Resources seeks 10 more years at Waddock Cross oil site
Operators of a Dorset oil site which has produced nothing since 2014 want to extend its life for another 10 years.
Major incident at Poole Harbour after oil pipeline leak
A major incident has been declared at Poole Harbour in Dorset after a leak from a pipeline from the Wytch Farm oil field.
Kimmeridge oil site burns gas because of equipment delays
The oil production site on cliffs at Kimmeridge bay in Dorset has installed a flare to burn waste gas – despite being ordered three years ago to use the gas to generate electricity.
Oil company withdraws Dorset production plans – but promises new scheme with higher output
Plans for 20 years of oil production near a historic building in Dorset have been withdrawn after limited progress in more than three years.
Regulator objects to second oil plan over failure to assess risk to water
The Environment Agency has objected to plans to drill for oil in Dorset because there was no assessment of the risk to water.
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