Regulator minded to allow “substantial” changes at Horse Hill oil site
The Environment Agency is seeking public comments on its expected approval of a wide range of new operations at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Spring 2022 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in spring 2022 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
EA minded to permit waste water reinjection at Surrey oil site
The Environment Agency is seeking public comments on its proposal to allow Angus Energy to dispose of waste water underground at the Brockham oil site in Surrey.
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.
No need for oil from Brockham wellsite, says campaign group
Environmental campaigners have dismissed statements by Angus Energy that proposed production from its Brockham site in Surrey would help meet a national need for oil.
Teenager campaigns against oil production in the Surrey greenbelt
A 17-year-old climate activist from Brockham in Surrey is urging local people to object to plans for 15 years of oil production plans in her village as the deadline approaches for public comments.
UKOG announces plans for geothermal energy hub at Horse Hill
The company behind oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey has announced plans to develop geothermal energy at the site.
Public views sought on Brockham oil production plans
A public consultation is now underway into plans by Angus Energy to produce oil for 15 years from a well in Surrey’s greenbelt.
Climate emissions “inevitable” from oil extraction, appeal court told
Long-term oil extraction from a site in the Surrey greenbelt would “inevitably” result in greenhouse gas emissions from burning the fuel, the court of appeal was told today.
Judi Dench supports fundraiser for legal action against Surrey oil drilling
Dame Judi Dench has given her support to an online auction to raise money for a court challenge to the expansion of oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey.
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