Questions remain over Foxholes gas plan
Many residents who attended an information meeting about gas drilling in a North Yorkshire village said they were unconvinced about the plans.
Second council unanimously rejects Burniston gas drilling plans
Another council has voted unanimously against plans to drill for gas at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Villagers meet on Burniston gas plan
Residents in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston have a chance to give their views later this month on plans to explore for gas on the edge of the national park and heritage coast.
250 people attend march against gasfield
Around 250 people took part in a march on Saturday (22 March 2025) against plans to explore for gas in the village of Burniston, near the North York Moors National Park.
Long-awaited North Yorkshire gas plan published
Plans to drill for gas and carry out small-scale fracturing near a North Yorkshire village have been published, eight months after they were first announced.
“No significant environmental impact” from gas drilling at Foxholes – planners
Plans to explore for gas near a village between Scarborough and Bridlington will not need a detailed environmental assessment, council officials have decided.
“Giant gasfield” discovered in Lincolnshire – reports
Egdon Resources has discovered a “giant gasfield” in Lincolnshire, it was reported last night.
Reabold Resources ups stake in Rathlin Energy
Reabold Resources has acquired a further 20.4% of shares in Rathlin Energy, the operator of two exploration sites in East Yorkshire.
Wressle seeks environmental permit consent for gas refining and small-scale fracks
The UK’s second largest onshore oil producer is seeking permission to refine gas and carry out small-scale fracking.
Top award for lawyer in landmark legal challenge on oil emissions
The lawyer representing campaigners behind a landmark judgement at the Supreme Court this year has won a major award.
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