IGas announces two hydrogen schemes in Surrey
IGas has unveiled plans to produce hydrogen from methane at two of its sites in Surrey.
Views sought on UKOG oil drilling plans on Isle of Wight
A public consultation opened today on the environmental impact of plans to revive oil exploration on the Isle of Wight.
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.
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.
Minister’s ruling due in weeks on study into West Newton production plan
A decision is now due in May on whether oil production plans in East Yorkshire need a detailed environmental study.
Views sought on Biscathorpe oil production plans in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
People are being asked to comment on plans for oil drilling and production near a rare chalk stream in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
West Newton evaluation begins
Evaluation of a well is underway at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire.
Biscathorpe update: drilling/production plans and ownership
Plans have been submitted for a new sidetrack well, testing and long-term production at the Biscathorpe oil site near Louth in Lincolnshire.
Environment Agency urged to oppose Isle of Wight drilling plans on climate grounds
The Environment Agency is being urged to oppose oil drilling plans on the Isle of Wight after its leader said “fast thinking” was needed to tackle climate change.
Council urged to rethink ruling on West Newton drilling plans
A council in East Yorkshire is being urged to reconsider its decision on whether proposals to expand an oil site need an extensive environmental study.
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