Oil firm seeks extra security against protesters at Leith Hill drill site
Europa Oil and Gas has said it needs extra security to protect its oil exploration site near Leith Hill in Surrey from protesters.
Live updates: Misson shale gas decision day
Check here for live updates from the meeting deciding IGas’s application for two shale gas wells at Springs Road, Misson, north Nottinghamshire. The meeting of the county council’s planning and licensing committee, is at County Hall, starting at 10am. It is expected to hear from the council’s planning […]
Campaigner to challenge extension of Chester drilling licence
A campaigner against fracking began a legal challenge today over the government’s decision to allow more time for gas drilling near his home in Cheshire.
Europa records pre-tax loss of £1.9m
The oil and gas company, Europa, recorded a pre-tax loss of £1.9m for the year to 31 July.
Drilling diary – October 2016
50+ events about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas in October 2016, including film screenings, meetings, conferences, training, information events, fundraisers, debates and talks. Plus advanced notice of dates later in the year. Updated throughout the month. Please let us know here if you’d like us to add your […]
Oil production plans for South Downs National Park open for comment
The South Downs National Park has published plans by UK Oil & Gas Investments for 20 years of oil production at Markwells Wood in West Sussex.
Rathlin Energy granted environmental permit for West Newton B
Work on new exploratory gas wells in East Yorkshire could begin later this year after the Environment Agency announced it had granted Rathlin Energy a permit for its new site at West Newton.
New drilling and testing plans for “Gatwick Gusher”
The companies behind the Horse Hill oil well in Surrey, nick-named the Gatwick Gusher, announced details today of its plans for two new wells and more testing at the site.
Local community to share Horse Hill oil revenues, UKOG’s boss promises
The head of one of the companies behind the Horse Hill oil well said today he was committed to giving local people a share of any production revenues.
Updated: New details of oil and gas licence commitments, extensions and relinquishments
Oil and gas companies have given up 14 UK onshore exploration licences, according to information released by the government today. In 17 licence areas, the government has allowed companies more time to carry out exploration. And in another 16 there are new agreements to drill, frack or carry […]
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