Horse Hill oil production falls – latest data
Production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey fell by 25% in May 2020, according to the most recent figures released by regulators today.
First official Horse Hill oil production data
Oil production at the Horse Hill field in Surrey ranked fourth in the UK onshore, according to the latest official data. But the daily average was below that previously claimed by the operator and was less than 2% of the UK onshore total.
Second day of protest at Horse Hill oil site
Vehicles visiting the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey were delayed for a second day by slow walking protests by environmental campaigners.
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Slow walk protest at Horse Hill oil production
Environmental campaigners walked slowly in front of tankers on their way to the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey this morning.
Two more activists plead not guilty after Horse Hill protest
Two climate activists who took part in a protest at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey last month have pleaded not guilty to obstruction.
Campaigner wins right to challenge council at appeal court over climate impact of oil plans
A campaigner against onshore drilling for oil and gas is to go to the Court of Appeal to challenge a decision by Surrey County Council.
Tributes to anti-fracking campaigner Deb Kay
Opponents of fracking have paid tribute to Deb Kay, a long-standing campaigner whose funeral was held this morning in Irlam, Salford.
Breaking: Broadford Bridge oil site gets two more years – live news updates
Broadford Bridge exploration site. Photo: Broadford Bridge Action Group Councillors in West Sussex have voted by 10-1 to allow another two years at the oil exploration site at Broadford Bridge.
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.
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