INEOS seeks environmental permit for Derbyshire shale site
INEOS Shale has submitted an application for a mining waste permit for its proposed gas exploration site in the village of Marsh Lane in north east Derbyshire.
Breaking: UKOG withdraws application for Markwells Wood in South Downs
The South Downs National Park Authority has announced that a planning application for oil drilling and production at Markwells Wood in West Sussex has been withdrawn.
UKOG stands by its oil plans for the South Downs despite EA objection
An oil company has defended its plans to drill new wells in the South Downs National Park near a source of drinking water, despite the objection of the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency objects again to UKOG’s South Downs oil drilling plans
Plans to produce oil at a site in the South Downs could pose an unacceptable risk to a nearby source of drinking water, the Environment Agency has said.
Study identifies risks to drinking water from UKOG’s South Downs oil drilling plan
New questions have been raised about whether drilling for oil should be allowed in an area of the South Downs that feeds a source of drinking water.
More delay for Leith Hill oil site as minister rules on security fencing
The Communities Secretary has ruled that plans for security fencing at Europa’s oil site near the Leith Hill beauty spot in Surrey need a detailed assessment of their impact on the environment.
Cheshire councillors adopt new oil and gas policy document
A council in what could be one of the country’s leading shale gas areas has agreed a new policy document to help it deal with planning applications.
Breaking: Nottinghamshire planners recommend approval of Tinker Lane shale gas well
Planners at Nottinghamshire County Council are recommending approval of an application by IGas to drill a shale gas well at Tinker Lane, between Blyth and Barnby Moor.
UKOG submits new information on South Downs oil drilling – consultation now open
People can now comment on new details of plans to produce oil for 20 years at Markwells Wood in the South Downs National Park.
Derbyshire’s first shale gas plan clears initial hurdle
The first bid for shale gas exploration in Derbyshire will not need a formal environmental impact assessment, the county council confirmed today.
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