Date confirmed for Burniston gas meeting
Controversial plans to drill for gas and carry out lower-volume fracking near the North York Moors National Park will be considered at the end of the month, it was confirmed this morning.
Industry regulator extends Europa’s Burniston licence
Europa Oil & Gas announced this morning it has been granted an extension to the first phase of its exploration licence covering controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking in North Yorkshire.
Councillors back Burniston delay but company urges timely decision
Two leading councillors have supported calls for delays to the decision on plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston.
Review of 2025 – the return of fracking?
Fracking for UK onshore oil and gas hit the headlines again during 2025.
Ban on low volume fracking looks unlikely
The government said today there was no evidence of risk from lower volume fracking. This suggests, for the first time, that the government’s proposed ban on fracking will not include lower-volume processes, such as proppant squeeze.
Landowners warned over risks of hosting oil and gas sites
Landowners in North Yorkshire who lease sites to oil and gas companies have been warned they could be responsible for the costs of clean-up and restoration.
Burniston gas plan: Council seeks detail on government’s proposed fracking ban
The council that will decide plans for hydraulic fracturing at Burniston, near Scarborough, has asked the government for more details about its proposed ban on fracking.
Europa and Egdon seek £6.5m+ funding for Burniston gas plans
Two of the companies behind controversial proposals to drill for gas near the North York Moors National Park are looking to raise more than £6.5m for the scheme.
Minister challenged over “misleading” fracking claims
An environmental campaigner is challenging the government over what he says are “misleading” and “inaccurate” claims about the controversial issue of fracking.
Foxholes seeks more information on Egdon’s gas drilling plan
The North Yorkshire village of Foxholes has asked for more detail on plans to explore for gas near local homes.
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