Europa seeks another year for protest injunction at Leith Hill oil site
The oil company, Europa has applied to extend the protest injunction at its exploration site near Leith Hill in Surrey.
Government shale gas planning changes a “sad blow to public engagement” – Conservative council leader
The leader of Conservative-controlled Derbyshire County Council has said government plans designed to fast-track shale gas will cut local authorities out of decisions with the biggest impact on communities.
Surrey campaigners shocked by approval of disputed Brockham oil well
Opponents of an unauthorised oil well drilled at Brockham in Surrey were visibly shocked by a vote to grant retrospective planning permission today.
Leith Hill oil site: Europa seeks three more years – plus updates on licence extension and permit
Europa Oil and Gas is seeking more time to drill and test a well at its exploration site near Leith Hill in Surrey.
Oil company ordered to clear South Downs drilling site – again
Planners in the South Downs National Park have issued a second order to UK Oil and Gas to restore its site at Markwells Wood within six months.
Update on legal challenges
Ineos injunction A date has been set for a hearing at the Court of Appeal for legal challenges to the injunction granted to Ineos Upstream outlawing protests against shale gas developments.
Ineos to submit new shale gas application at Woodsetts
Ineos has announced it plans to submit a new application for shale gas exploration in the South Yorkshire village of Woodsetts.
Residents claim victory against fracking with restoration of Cuadrilla’s Becconsall shale gas site
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, has begun returning its Becconsall site in Lancashire to farmland after the county council refused another extension of planning permission.
£50m+ wiped off UKOG on news of possible formation damage at Broadford Bridge oil well
Shares in UK Oil and Gas dropped by more than 35% this afternoon following the company’s announcement of possible formation damage at its Broadford Bridge oil exploration well and the prospect of drilling another sidetrack.
Third Energy seeks to extend consent for gas pipeline – campaigners fear it is not “fit for purpose”
The fracking company Third Energy is seeking to extend planning permission for a gas pipeline, which campaigners say is potentially unsafe.
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