Council warned of legal “minefield” over Burniston fracking definition
Council planners who have backed plans for lower-volume fracking in North Yorkshire have been warned they risk opening a “can of worms” over legal definitions.
“Gloves off” in dispute over gas drilling and fracking at Burniston
Two sides in a planning dispute over gas drilling and lower volume fracking near Scarborough have accused each other of making misleading claims, just ten days before a decision is due. Europa Oil & Gas Limited, the company behind the scheme at Burniston, said in letter to North […]
Government to rule on Waddock Cross environmental study
A government minister is to decide whether there should be a detailed environmental study of plans to expand oil production in rural Dorset.
Horse Hill – key details delayed
Key information that will determine the future of the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delayed, officials have revealed.
Consultation opens on Egdon’s Foxholes gas plan
People are being inviting to give their views on proposals by Egdon Resources to drill for gas on the edge of Foxholes in the Yorkshire Wolds.
Horse Hill latest
Key information needed for a new planning application for a controversial drilling site in Surrey will be submitted before Christmas, it was revealed today.
Minister challenged over “misleading” fracking claims
An environmental campaigner is challenging the government over what he says are “misleading” and “inaccurate” claims about the controversial issue of fracking.
Updated: Villagers highlight environmental “flaws” in North Yorkshire fracking plans
Opponents of plans to drill and frack in a North Yorkshire village have criticised the “inappropriate” technology, “inadequate” risk assessments, missing, incorrect and inconsistent information and a failure to consider vulnerable people. Europa Oil & Gas contacted DrillOrDrop about this article on 30 September 2025. We have published […]
Residents voice safety concerns over West Newton fracking plans
Opponents of lower-volume fracking have questioned the safety of the process proposed at a gas site in East Yorkshire.
More responses to Foxholes gas drilling plan
Key responses have been published this week in response to proposals by Egdon Resources to explore for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire.
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