Community group joins council in Dunsfold drilling challenges
A community group has added its voice to legal challenges against gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold.
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.
Council to vote on legal challenge to UKOG gas drilling
Council leaders are due to decide next week whether to take court action against gas drilling near a village in Surrey.
UKOG gives up Isle of Wight licence
UK Oil & Gas has revealed that it has given up its licence to explore for hydrocarbons on the Isle of Wight.
UKOG loses costs bid in Dunsfold drilling appeal
The government has refused costs to UK Oil & Gas plc in its successful appeal over gas exploration near Dunsfold in Surrey.
Company rejects MP’s opposition to consent for Dunsfold gas drilling
The company behind gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold has complained to the local MP, Jeremy Hunt, about his comments that it would cause “enormous damage and disruption”.
Breaking: Government blocks two shale gas schemes – but backs exploration in Surrey
The housing minister, Stuart Andrew, has blocked two shale gas schemes in south Yorkshire and Cheshire. But has given the go-ahead for gas drilling in Surrey.
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.
Updated: 14 onshore oil and gas schemes await planning decisions
At least 14 onshore oil and gas schemes are going through the planning system in England, DrillOrDrop research has revealed.
Onshore gas industry hits back at senior Tory’s criticism of Dunsfold drilling plans
The onshore oil and gas industry has “strongly contested” comments made by the former Tory leadership contender, Jeremy Hunt, about drilling plans in Surrey.
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