Rathlin Energy’s production plans should be refused again, say residents
Councillors have been urged to again refuse plans for 20 years of oil production by Rathlin Energy in East Yorkshire.
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.
Island’s environment leader opposes UKOG oil drilling plans at Arreton
The councillor responsible for environmental issues on the Isle of Wight has come out against plans to drill for oil, due to be decided tomorrow.
East Yorkshire planners back major West Newton oil site expansion despite 1,000+ objections
Proposals by Rathlin Energy for 20 years of oil production and six new wells at its West Newton-A site in East Yorkshire have been supported by council officials.
IGas seeks planning approval for Surrey hydrogen schemes
IGas confirmed this morning it had submitted planning applications for two hydrogen schemes at gas sites in Surrey.
Planners back more time for IGas shale site at Misson
Nottinghamshire planners are recommending IGas should be given three more years to evaluate shale gas at a site near the village of Misson.
Updated: Planners seek more details on national importance of Egdon’s Biscathorpe oil plans
Planners in Lincolnshire have said an oil company has failed to prove that its proposals for drilling and production in a protected landscape are in the national interest.
Government minister to be asked to rule on West Newton oil plans
The local government secretary is to be asked to decide whether an extensive environmental study is needed for expansion and production proposals at an oil site north of Hull.
Dunsfold drilling plans spark debate over whether onshore gas helps tackle climate change
A woman living near a proposed gas exploration site in Surrey is challenging the developer’s claims that it will support efforts to tackle climate change.
Officials again back UKOG plans to drill at Dunsfold
Surrey planners are recommending approval of plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for gas near Dunsfold when the proposal is considered a second time next week.
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