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.
Oil company in court to finalise protest injunction
UK Oil & Gas was back at the High Court this morning in what could be the final hearing in its long-running attempt to restrict protests outside its sites.
Updated: Court orders Shell to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030
A landmark legal challenge has forced Royal Dutch Shell to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to meet global climate goals.
Minister’s ruling due in weeks on study into West Newton production plan
A decision is now due in May on whether oil production plans in East Yorkshire need a detailed environmental study.
Wait for government ruling on environmental study for East Yorks oil site
Local councillors in East Yorkshire are still waiting for a government ruling on whether expansion plans at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-A well site need detailed environment research.
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Minister asked to rule on environmental study for oil site expansion
Nearly 30 representatives from six councils in East Yorkshire have called for a government ruling on whether expansion plans at a local oil site need detailed environmental research.
Government minister to be asked to rule on West Newton oil plans
The local government secretary is to be asked to decide whether an extensive environmental study is needed for expansion and production proposals at an oil site north of Hull.
Government clears way to extend life of suspended Ryedale gas fields
A bid to allow gas fields in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire to operate until 2035 is now likely to be approved after a government ruling.
Campaigners challenge judge’s block to judicial review of Surrey oil production
Opponents of the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick airport are seeking to overturn the decision of a High Court judge.
