Step forward for INEOS plan for second shale gas well – no environmental impact assessment needed
Plans by INEOS for a second shale gas well in the East Midlands will not need an environmental impact assessment, according to the local council.
First INEOS shale gas planning application published – key details
Plans by INEOS to drill an exploratory shale gas well in north Derbyshire have been published by the county council.
More delay for Leith Hill oil site as minister rules on security fencing
The Communities Secretary has ruled that plans for security fencing at Europa’s oil site near the Leith Hill beauty spot in Surrey need a detailed assessment of their impact on the environment.
Derbyshire’s first shale gas plan clears initial hurdle
The first bid for shale gas exploration in Derbyshire will not need a formal environmental impact assessment, the county council confirmed today.
Council predicts battle ahead as it rejects first INEOS shale gas plan
Parish councillors in the area picked by INEOS for what could be its first shale gas planning application have voted unanimously against the proposals.
Picture post: Leith Hill drilling protest and update
Hundreds of people gathered at Leith Hill in Surrey yesterday (3 December 2016) to protest at plans by Europa Oil & Gas to drill an exploratory oil well nearby.
Updated: Plans submitted for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs
UK Oil & Gas Investments announced today it had submitted its expected planning application for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs National Park.
New bid for 20 years of oil production in South Downs National Park due soon
As expected, the company behind the so-called Gatwick Gusher oil well in Surrey, has confirmed it is preparing to submit a planning application for oil production in the South Downs National Park.
“Significant environmental effects” likely from UKOG’s National Park drilling plans
A proposal to produce oil for 20 years from a site in the South Downs National Park is likely to have significant effects on the environment, planners have concluded.
Campaigners take action as IGas finds new fracking site in Nottinghamshire
IGas has identified a new site in north Nottinghamshire where it wants to explore for shale gas. Opponents of fracking have organised a campaign event for the weekend to raise awareness about the plans.
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