Residents report work underway to abandon Markwells Wood oil site in South Downs
A residents’ group in the South Downs is reporting that UK Oil & Gas is pulling out of its exploration site at Markwells Wood.
Residents “delighted” at UKOG’s loss of access rights to Markwells Wood oil site
News that the oil exploration company, UKOG, has had no right of access to its well site at Markwells Wood in the South Downs since last year has been welcomed by local people and campaigners.
UKOG loses access rights to Markwells Wood oil site in South Downs
The oil exploration company, UKOG, has had no right of access for operations at its site at Markwells Wood near Rowlands Castle for eight months, DrillOrDrop has learned.
Oil company told to provide more details on National Park oil production plans
Planners in the South Downs have demanded more information on the effects of plans to drill new wells and produce oil for 20 years.
Environment Agency calls for refusal of Markwells Wood oil production plans over risks to water
The Environment Agency has objected to plans for 20 years of oil production at Markwells Wood in the South Downs National Park because of concerns about pollution of the chalk aquifer.
Water contamination threat prompts objections to oil production plans in National Park
Portsmouth Water has objected to proposals for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs National Park because of concerns about contamination to drinking water.
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