UKOG submits new information on South Downs oil drilling – consultation now open
People can now comment on new details of plans to produce oil for 20 years at Markwells Wood in the South Downs National Park.
First INEOS shale gas exploration bid gets underway
The oil and chemicals firm INEOS has revealed details of what could be its first shale gas site in the UK.
Lincolnshire planners recommend Wressle oil production plans
Planning officers at North Lincolnshire Council have recommended approval of plans to produce oil for 15 years at Egdon Resources’ Wressle site near Scunthorpe.
Small step towards oil exploration near Surrey beauty spot – but no prospect of drilling soon
Plans by Europa Oil & Gas to explore for oil in woodland near the Surrey beauty spot of Leith Hill inched forward today but it will still be some time before drilling could start.
Horse Hill new oil drilling and testing plans published
Plans for more drilling and testing at the exploratory oil site at Horse Hill, near Gatwick Airport, were published this morning.
Key issues for Third Energy fracking decision
On Friday (20 May) councillors in North Yorkshire will meet to decide whether to approve what could be the UK’s first fracked shale gas well for more than five years.
Roseacre Wood fracking site would “fundamentally change” community’s way of life + key landscape evidence from Day 13
Cuadrilla’s proposed fracking site at Roseacre Wood site would industrialise the undeveloped rural landscape, opponents told the shale gas inquiry today.
