Autumn 2020 diary
DrillOrDrop’s autumn diary of events in 2020 about the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Investigation into virtual council meeting on UKOG drilling plans
An investigation is underway following complaints about a council meeting that refused consent for drilling in Surrey.
UKOG buys into “irresistible” Turkish licence
The company behind oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey said this morning it had taken a licence stake in south east Turkey in the hope of “rapid monetisation” of reserves.
Breaking: Dunsfold drilling plans refused – live news updates
This post has live news updates on the decision over proposals to explore for oil and gas near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.
Decision due on Dunsfold drilling scheme
Plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill at the village of Dunsfold in Surrey are due to be decided in the morning (Monday 29 June 2020).
UKOG submits planning application for Arreton oil site
UKOG said this morning it had submitted a planning application for oil drilling and flow testing at Arreton on the Isle of Wight.
UKOG drops second access plan for Dunsfold well site
Plans for an alternative access to UKOG’s proposed oil and gas site at Dunsfold in Surrey have been withdrawn.
Villagers seek more time to comment on Surrey drilling plans
Residents near a proposed oil and gas exploration site in Surrey are calling for an extension to the public consultation period on the scheme.
Updated: Onshore licence moves to production without drilling a successful well
An onshore oil and gas licence in southern England moved into its production phase this week. But the operator has not yet drilled a well in the area that has been proved to be successful.
UKOG sets out plans for the Weald
UKOG published half-year results this morning with details of its exploration and appraisal work in southern England. Horse Hill, Surrey UKOG said it had started construction work and site reorganisation for what it called simultaneous drilling. The programme would drill a new vertical pilot well (HH-2) and a […]
