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.
Traffic arrangements approved for Horse Hill drilling and oil production scheme
Plans for new drilling and long-term oil production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey cleared another hurdle today.
Angus Energy gives notice of new Balcombe application
A revised planning application for an extended well test at the Balcombe oil exploration site in West Sussex is due to be submitted within a week, operator Angus Energy said today.
Officials approve Angus Energy’s Saltfleetby pipeline
Plans by Angus Energy to install a new pipeline from its Saltfleetby gas site in Lincolnshire have been approved.
Officials urged to rethink backing for Broadford Bridge planning extension
Campaigners have urged planners to drop their support for more time at an oil exploration site in West Sussex.
Angus Energy withdraws Balcombe application
Angus Energy reported this morning it has withdrawn a planning application to test its oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex.
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