Date set for re-run of Dunsfold drilling decision
The second meeting to decide whether to grant planning permission for gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold has been set for 27 November 2020.
UKOG moves site access for Arreton oil drilling
The access to a proposed oil exploration site on the Isle of Wight is being moved to address concerns from highways officials.
UKOG raises £2.2m for Turkish exploration project
UK Oil & Gas plc announced today it had raised £2.2m to fund initial operations in its new interest in the Resan oil exploration project in Turkey.
Conductor rig arrives at West Newton B
A convoy of equipment under police escort arrived at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil exploration site in East Yorkshire yesterday (17 August 2020).
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.
Egdon seeks second time extension for oil drilling at North Kelsey
Egdon Resources is seeking to extend its planning consent for oil exploration at North Kelsey in Lincolnshire for another year.
West Newton update: Rathlin seeks connection to power grid
Rathlin Energy has applied to connect its oil and gas exploration site in East Yorkshire connection to the electricity grid.
Shale gas companies get more time to explore
Operators of a third of the UK’s newest onshore shale gas licences have been given more time for exploration.
UKOG plans published for oil site on the Isle of Wight
A planning application by UK Oil & Gas for an exploration site on the Isle of Wight was published online this afternoon.
Picture post: West Newton-B site work
Investors in Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B exploration site in East Yorkshire reported “good progress” today on the initial work.
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