Holmwood – DRILL OR DROP?

Update: UKOG gives up Surrey Hills oil exploration licence

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 16, 2020 • ( 9 Comments )

UK Oil & Gas plc announced this morning it has relinquished an oil exploration licence near Dorking in Surrey, which included a controversial site near the Leith Hill beauty spot.

Loss of Bury Hill Wood pushes Union Jack 2018 deficit over £1m

By Paul Seaman on May 13, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

The onshore oil and gas company, Union Jack Oil has announced a loss of £1.1m in its accounts for 2018, published today. This compares with a deficit of £0.75m in 2017.

Two oil companies pull out of Weald licence

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 16, 2019 • ( 7 Comments )

UK Oil & Gas plc has acquired the interests of two companies in the Holmwood exploration licence, south of Dorking in Surrey.

Europa to hand operation of Leith Hill oil exploration licence to UKOG

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 14, 2019 • ( 10 Comments )

Europa Oil & Gas announced this morning it was transferring operation of the oil exploration licence around Leith Hill, near Dorking in Surrey.

Losses in Europa rise to £2.8m with loss of Bury Hill Wood

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 31, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

The exploration company behind failed plans to drill for oil near Leith Hill in the Surrey Hills has announced an annual loss of £2.88m. This is up from a loss of £721,000 in the previous 12 months.

Environment Secretary blocks oil drilling in the Surrey Hills to protect ancient woodland

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 4, 2018 • ( 7 Comments )

The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, has refused to renew a lease of land for oil drilling in Surrey because of the damage it could do to ancient woodland.