Council to vote on legal challenge to UKOG gas drilling
Council leaders are due to decide next week whether to take court action against gas drilling near a village in Surrey.
Campaigners seek review of go-ahead for West Newton-A oil production
Opponents of oil production in East Yorkshire are to make a last-minute bid to hold up this morning’s decision to approve.
Date set for decision on UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans
A decision on gas exploration plans near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is expected by June 2022.
Minister to decide planning appeal on Dunsfold gas site
The decision on the Dunsfold/Loxley gas exploration site in Surrey is to be made by the communities’ secretary, Michael Gove, it was announced this afternoon.
Residents put toes on the line in fight against gas drilling near Surrey village
Opponents of controversial gas drilling plans near the Surrey village of Dunsfold say they will put their toes on the line to show that large lorries will be forced to break the law when visiting the proposed site.
Michael Gove to decide Woodsetts and Ellesmere Port shale gas plans
Michael Gove has replaced Robert Jenrick as secretary of state for housing, communities and local government.
Spring 2021 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in spring 2021 affecting the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Update: UKOG gives up Surrey Hills oil exploration licence
UK Oil & Gas plc announced this morning it has relinquished an oil exploration licence near Dorking in Surrey, which included a controversial site near the Leith Hill beauty spot.
Tributes to campaigner Colin Watson
Colin Watson, a leading campaigner against fracking and shale gas developments in Cheshire, has died.
Government refuses requests to release recommendations on delayed shale gas appeals
A government department has refused to release reports by planning inspectors on two public inquiries into shale gas schemes in England.
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