East Yorkshire oil production plan is “utter madness”, say opponents
Opponents of plans for 20 years of oil extraction at a site in rural East Yorkshire are urging people to object.
Rathlin pledges to cut daily tanker numbers in West Newton plan
Rathlin Energy has said it will reduce the daily number of tankers visiting its proposed oil production site in East Yorkshire, in response to public concerns.
“No government plan for net zero, two years on” – MPs
The UK Government “lacks a plan” on how to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, despite setting the target in law almost two years ago, a committee of MPs argued today.
Work underway at Wressle oil production site
A workover rig has been delivered to Egdon Resources’ Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire to prepare the well for production.
Highways objection dropped on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans – new consultation begins in 2021
Highways officials have withdrawn their objection to a plan to explore for oil on the Isle of Wight.
Aurora drops Altcar Moss fracking plans
The would-be shale gas company, Aurora Energy Resources, has withdrawn its planning application to frack near Formby in Lancashire.
Revised well test plan submitted for West Newton A – Union Jack Oil
Union Jack Oil has announced plans to restart an extended well test at the West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
“UK politics currently too uncertain for fracking” – Third Energy
Third Energy, the company behind plans to frack in North Yorkshire, has announced it now has no immediate shale gas plans.
97%+ rejected government plans to fast-track fracking
The government has revealed there was overwhelming opposition to its plans – now shelved – to speed up development of the shale gas industry.
Angus gives notice of Balcombe test plans
Angus Energy has confirmed that it will be applying next month for consent to carry out an extended well test at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
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