2021 review of the year
2021 was a year when key decision-makers, institutions and the public said no to the onshore oil and gas industry, often for the first time.
Lincolnshire planners refuse well abandonment at IGas site over rig height
Council officials refused a request by IGas to abandon one of its wells in Lincolnshire this weekend because the rig that would have been used breached planning rules.
Enforcement at Rathlin Energy oil site not “proportionate or sustainable” despite planning breach, says council
Rathlin Energy breached planning permission at its West Newton-A site in East Yorkshire, a council official confirmed today.
Rathlin Energy to revise major production plans for West Newton well site
Rathlin Energy is revising production plans for its West Newton-A well site in Holderness, after East Yorkshire councillors refused planning permission earlier this year.
Egdon “likely to appeal” Biscathorpe refusal as it sets out future plans
Egdon Resources said today it was “likely” to appeal against the refusal of planning permission for drilling and production at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Consent lapses on second Ineos shale gas site
Time runs out today for Ineos at a second shale gas site in England.
Councillors ask Rathlin Energy for community fund
Three East Yorkshire councillors have asked an oil company to establish a community fund if its expansion plans are successful.
Autumn woodland felling will reveal views of UKOG well site – inquiry told
The public inquiry into plans by UKOG to explore for gas in Surrey heard today that felling in a key area of woodland is to begin within weeks, contradicting evidence from the company.
“UKOG gas exploration site could be there for years” – inquiry told
A proposed gas exploration site near the Surrey village of Dunsfold could be there for years, even though the planning application is for 36 months, a public inquiry has heard.
Angus Energy to appeal against Balcombe oil test refusal
The operator of the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has said it intends to appeal against the rejection of its well test.
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