Update on Europa’s drilling plans near Leith Hill: new consultation, permit petition and extended injunction
A new year and a new public consultation is underway in the long-running attempt by Europa to explore for oil near Leith Hill in Surrey.
What’s happening this week? 8-14 January 2018
In this week’s listing: Decision on Cuadrilla’s application to flow test its well at Balcombe; High Court hearing on Europa’s extended injunction in Surrey; Extraordinary meeting at Ryedale District Council; Deadline for comments in Lancashire and Nottinghamshire; Screenings of The Bentley Effect; Plus meetings, fundraisers and information events.
Breaking: Planning inspector dismisses Egdon appeals on Wressle oil production
Egdon Resources has lost its appeals against refusal of planning permission for long-term production at its oil site at Wressle, near Scunthorpe.
Drilling headlines – January 2018
DrillOrDrop’s January 2018 digest of news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas updated daily.
Review of 2017
2017 saw drilling get underway at the site of the UK’s first horizontal shale gas wells. But, despite expectations, there was no high volume hydraulic fracturing – at least at the time of writing.
Survey to test oil and gas company consultations with residents
New research aims to test how good oil and gas companies have been in consulting with local people in south east England.
Campaigners begin legal challenge to council decision on Leith Hill oil site
Opponents of plans to drill for oil near the Leith Hill beauty spot in Surrey have begun legal action against the county council.
