East Yorkshire – Page 6 – DRILL OR DROP?

Rathlin posts notice of application for West Newton oil production

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 25, 2021 • ( 6 Comments )

Rathlin Energy has given formal notice that it intends to apply for planning permission for expansion and long-term oil production at one of its sites in East Yorkshire.

Rathlin pledges to cut daily tanker numbers in West Newton plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 5, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

Rathlin Energy has said it will reduce the daily number of tankers visiting its proposed oil production site in East Yorkshire, in response to public concerns.

West Newton B well test – equipment mobilised

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 24, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Rathlin Energy has confirmed that it began to mobilise equipment today to complete and test the well at its West Newton B site in East Yorkshire.

Call for suspension of permit changes at East Yorkshire wellsite

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 18, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

New rules at an East Yorkshire oil and gas site should be suspended because of alleged inconsistencies by the environmental regulator, a resident has argued.

Rathlin seeks second 18-month road closure around West Newton-B well site

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 12, 2021 • ( 7 Comments )

Rathlin Energy has confirmed it is seeking to extend road closures around its West Newton-B oil and gas site in East Yorkshire until autumn 2022.

West Newton-B: Permit changes approved

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 11, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

The Environment Agency has approved new rules for work at the West Newton-B oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.

Wait for government ruling on environmental study for East Yorks oil site

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 19, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

Local councillors in East Yorkshire are still waiting for a government ruling on whether expansion plans at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-A well site need detailed environment research.