Dorset planners back expansion at suspended oil site
Officials have supported plans for more drilling and oil production at a mothballed site in rural Dorset.
Scrap planning rules that favour onshore oil and gas, environmentalists demand
Nine environmental campaign organisations have urged the government today to end planning policies that favour fossil fuels.
Foxholes rejects gas drilling plans with a “line in the chalk”
The North Yorkshire village of Foxholes has opposed plans by Egdon Resources to explore for gas.
Updated: Burniston gas plans – concerns from National Park planners
The proposal by Europa to explore for gas near the North York Moors National Park “sits uncomfortably” with local climate change commitments, officials have said.
Balcombe loses appeal over Angus Energy oil test
Residents in Balcombe in West Sussex have lost a legal challenge against testing an oil well in their village.
East Sussex votes against fossil fuel divestment
East Sussex councillors voted this morning against ending pension fund investments in fossil fuels.
Plans to expand production at Salfleetby gas field
Angus Energy is seeking permission to drill up to four new wells at the UK’s largest onshore producing gas field.
Summer 2024 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2024 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Expansion plans published for Wressle oil site
The UK’s second largest onshore oil production site has published proposals to increase its footprint by about a third and drill two new wells.
Lincs villagers to challenge inspector’s go-ahead for oil production in protected scenic area
A small group of campaigners is seeking to challenge the decision by a planning inspector to allow long-term oil production in one of the country’s most beautiful areas.
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