Europa general meeting update
Europa Oil & Gas, the company behind plans for lower-volume fracking at Burniston, in North Yorkshire, has indefinitely adjourned its general meeting planned for the end of this month and announced a new one.
Europa shares drop 16% on news of £3.5m fundraising and going concern warning
The company behind plans for lower-volume fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, warned today it could go out of business if shareholders did not approve a £3.5m fundraising later this month.
Guest article by David Eddy: Who advocates for Yorkshire’s water?
In this guest article, David Eddy examines Yorkshire Water’s response to plans to drill for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire, above one of the region’s main sources of drinking water. Mr Eddy is a member of the Drawing a Line in the Chalk Steering Group, which is […]
Updated: Government asked to decide Burniston gas application
Multiple requests have been made to the government to call in the decision on the application for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.
Council warned over “problem” with Burniston gas application
A retired geologist has warned North Yorkshire councillors they risk embarrassment or even legal action over the handling of a planning application for gas drilling at Burniston near Scarborough.
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.
Ministers “reviewing” low volume fracking
The UK government has said it is reviewing low volume fracking operations in the onshore oil and gas industry.
“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 […]
Company profile: Europa Oil & Gas Limited
Europa Oil & Gas Limited has been making headlines since it announced controversial plans a year ago for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston, near Scarborough.
Industry regulator extends Europa’s Burniston licence
Europa Oil & Gas announced this morning it has been granted an extension to the first phase of its exploration licence covering controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking in North Yorkshire.
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