Updated: New sidetrack well planned for Whisby oil field
Plans for a new sidetrack production well at the Whisby oilfield are being considered by Lincolnshire planners.
West Newton target switches back to gas
Rathlin Energy is apparently no longer targeting oil at its two sites at West Newton in East Yorkshire.
Planners oppose IGas grey hydrogen plans for Surrey
Surrey council planners have recommended refusal of plans by IGas for hydrogen production in the green belt.
Climate activist jailed over pipeline protest
A climate campaigner who protested against a new jet fuel pipeline to Heathrow airport has been jailed for contempt of court.
Update: Climate protester leaves pipeline site after arrest warrant issued
Updated on 3 September 2022: A climate protester has left a site in Surrey that he has occupied for 33 days in protest at Esso’s new jet fuel pipeline.
September 2022 headlines
Keep up to date with September 2022’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Climate campaigner given 72 hours to leave tunnel protest over aviation fuel pipeline
A climate campaigner, who has opposed onshore oil and gas projects, has been given three days to leave a tunnel he dug near a new aviation fuel pipeline.
Updated: UKOG reveals gas storage plans for Dorset
UK Oil & Gas plc has unveiled plans for hydrogen storage and generation at a former naval harbour at Portland in Dorset.
“Saltfleetby gas field on track for December” – Angus Energy
Angus Energy says its gas field at Saltfleetby in Lincolnshire is “on track for re-commissioning” in December2021.
Saltfleetby: approval and dispute
Plans for the Saltfleetby gas field in Lincolnshire have got the go-ahead from the Oil & Gas Authority, the operator Angus Energy reported yesterday (9/6/2021).
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