Updated: Plans submitted for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs
UK Oil & Gas Investments announced today it had submitted its expected planning application for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs National Park.
Fylde doesn’t look promising for fracking – veteran US geologist
A veteran US shale geologist now working with INEOS has raised doubts about fracking in a key area of the UK.
New bid for 20 years of oil production in South Downs National Park due soon
As expected, the company behind the so-called Gatwick Gusher oil well in Surrey, has confirmed it is preparing to submit a planning application for oil production in the South Downs National Park.
UKOG plans for production at Horse Hill but residents say it’s the wrong site for an oil well
The residents association for people living round the so-called Gatwick Gusher oil well in Surrey has criticised the location on Horse Hill. But the company behind the development is planning for production at the site.
New drilling and testing plans for “Gatwick Gusher”
The companies behind the Horse Hill oil well in Surrey, nick-named the Gatwick Gusher, announced details today of its plans for two new wells and more testing at the site.
Surrey councillors approve 15 years of gas production in AONB
Surrey County Council has backed plans by IGas to convert an exploration site near Guildford to gas production.
Egdon applies for 15 years of oil production at Lincolnshire Wressle site
Consultations are underway into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil, and possibly gas, from its Wressle well near Scunthorpe.
Key issues for Third Energy fracking decision
On Friday (20 May) councillors in North Yorkshire will meet to decide whether to approve what could be the UK’s first fracked shale gas well for more than five years.
Updated: Weald oil production could generate £52bn over 40 years – but thousands of wells needed
Oil production in the Weald in southern England could generate around £52 billion over 40 years, according to forecasts published today by EY.
West Sussex seeks to exclude oil and gas drilling from protected landscapes
A new strategy in West Sussex seeks to prevent almost all oil and gas development in the South Downs National Park and the county’s two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
