Autumn 2020 diary
DrillOrDrop’s autumn diary of events in 2020 about the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
August 2020 headlines
You can keep up with the news here with our digest of headlines about UK fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas, updated daily.
Dunsfold drilling plans to be decided again after refusal ruled “invalid”
The decision to refuse planning permission for oil and gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold has been ruled invalid following problems during a “remote” council meeting.
Investigation into virtual council meeting on UKOG drilling plans
An investigation is underway following complaints about a council meeting that refused consent for drilling in Surrey.
UKOG buys into “irresistible” Turkish licence
The company behind oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey said this morning it had taken a licence stake in south east Turkey in the hope of “rapid monetisation” of reserves.
Breaking: Broadford Bridge oil site gets two more years – live news updates
Broadford Bridge exploration site. Photo: Broadford Bridge Action Group Councillors in West Sussex have voted by 10-1 to allow another two years at the oil exploration site at Broadford Bridge.
Officials urged to rethink backing for Broadford Bridge planning extension
Campaigners have urged planners to drop their support for more time at an oil exploration site in West Sussex.
Villagers applaud surprise council rejection of UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans
Dunsfold residents have welcomed a county council vote to refuse plans to drill near their Surrey village.
Breaking: Dunsfold drilling plans refused – live news updates
This post has live news updates on the decision over proposals to explore for oil and gas near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.
Decision due on Dunsfold drilling scheme
Plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill at the village of Dunsfold in Surrey are due to be decided in the morning (Monday 29 June 2020).
