New sidetrack well planned for Whisby oil field
Plans for a new sidetrack production well at the Whisby oilfield are being considered by Lincolnshire planners.
Union Jack reveals drilling plans and maiden profit
Union Jack Oil has revealed plans for two new wells next year, as it reported its first profit.
Good Law Project backs community challenge to government over gas drilling near Surrey village
The Good Law Project announced this morning it was supporting the community group, Protect Dunsfold, in its bid to challenge a government decision to allow exploratory drilling for gas on the edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
UKOG threatens libel action against councillor
The company behind plans to explore for gas near a Surrey village has threatened to sue a senior local councillor for libel.
Councillors to seek legal challenge to Dunsfold gas drilling
A council which opposed drilling for gas near a Surrey village has taken the first step to fight ministerial approval of the scheme.
Water reinjection permitted at Horse Hill
The Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been granted permission to pump waste water underground.
Three more years for East Yorkshire oil site
Councillors have overwhelmingly backed a time extension at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B exploration site in East Yorkshire.
Campaigners seek review of go-ahead for West Newton-A oil production
Opponents of oil production in East Yorkshire are to make a last-minute bid to hold up this morning’s decision to approve.
Date set for decision on UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans
A decision on gas exploration plans near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is expected by June 2022.
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.
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