Judi Dench supports fundraiser for legal action against Surrey oil drilling
Dame Judi Dench has given her support to an online auction to raise money for a court challenge to the expansion of oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey.
West Newton looks at reservoir stimulation treatments to make wells flow
Well tests at Rathlin Energy’s exploration sites in East Yorkshire recovered oil and gas but did not achieve sustained flow rates, it was revealed today.
IGas will not appeal against planning refusal for Springs Road shale gas site
IGas has announced it will not appeal against the recent refusal of planning permission at its shale gas site in Misson, Nottinghamshire. The wellpad will now be restored.
IGas signs agreement for geothermal projects
The would-be fracking company, IGas, has announced an agreement with CeraPhi Energy to develop geothermal energy projects using existing oil and gas wells.
Councils’ joint fight against Rathlin Energy expansion and production plan
East Yorkshire villages are to work together to oppose plans for expansion and production at an oil and gas site.
UKOG’s Dunsfold appeal to be held online – more details
The public inquiry into plans to explore for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is to be held virtually, the Planning Inspectorate has confirmed.
1,000-mile cycle ride to fight Surrey oil production
Two cyclists have begun a 1,000 mile ride to Spain in a campaign to stop oil extraction at Horse Hill in Surrey.
Date set for appeal hearing over Surrey oil production
The Court of Appeal has scheduled a date for a legal challenge about the climate impact of oil production at the Horse Hill well site in Surrey.
Extracting new oil from Lincolnshire is “utterly incompatible” with climate goals – open letter
The Bishop of Grimsby, academics and business leaders have objected to plans for long-term oil production at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Drilling consent for UKOG’s Turkish well
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has announced the Turkish energy ministry has granted formal drilling consent for the Basur-3 well.
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