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.
UKOG loses costs bid in Dunsfold drilling appeal
The government has refused costs to UK Oil & Gas plc in its successful appeal over gas exploration near Dunsfold in Surrey.
Company rejects MP’s opposition to consent for Dunsfold gas drilling
The company behind gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold has complained to the local MP, Jeremy Hunt, about his comments that it would cause “enormous damage and disruption”.
Breaking: Brockham oil production plans approved
Plans to revive oil production at a small site in the Surrey greenbelt were approved this morning.
“Demonstratable need” for more greenbelt oil production at Brockham – Surrey council planners
Council officials have supported plans for more oil production at a small site in the Surrey greenbelt, saying it would help meet a “growing demand” for hydrocarbons.
Climate campaigner seeks to take Horse Hill case to UK’s highest court
An environmental campaigner who brought a legal challenge over the climate impact of onshore oil production has applied to take her case to the final court in the UK.
Oil company “U-turn” on burning waste gas could lose energy for up to 3,500 homes a year, campaigners say
An oil company in Surrey is expected to get permission to dispose of waste gas that could have powered up to 3,500 homes a year, campaigners said today.
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.
Updated: Go ahead for waste reinjection at Angus Energy’s Brockham oil site
The Environment Agency has allowed Angus Energy to dispose of water underground at the Brockham oil site in Surrey.
Breaking: legal challenge fails on climate impact of onshore oil production – but judges divided
An environmental campaigner who brought a legal challenge over the climate impact of onshore oil production is considering taking her case to the Supreme Court after a divided ruling from judges.
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