Villagers relieved at second refusal of Dunsfold drilling plans – UKOG likely to appeal
Councillors have narrowly turned down plans to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey for a second time.
Dunsfold drilling plans spark debate over whether onshore gas helps tackle climate change
A woman living near a proposed gas exploration site in Surrey is challenging the developer’s claims that it will support efforts to tackle climate change.
Picture post: Vigil at Horse Hill
Opponents of oil production in Surrey gathered to decorate fencing outside the Horse Hill site this morning as a legal challenge began at the High Court.
Oil court case challenges future big carbon developments
A legal challenge at the High Court this morning could have wide-ranging implications for future proposals that have a large carbon footprint.
Test underway on Horse Hill well
UK Oil & Gas has said one of its wells at Horse Hill in Surrey is being tested to find out whether recent work has successfully increased oil flows.
Rig leaves Horse Hill after well intervention
The rig used on work aimed at improving oil flows at the Horse Hill site in Surrey left this morning.
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.
Slow walk protest over oil production at Horse Hill
Climate campaigners deliberately slowed down three tankers bound this morning for the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey.
Surrey grandmother’s 100 mile walk to challenge oil drilling
A 71-year-old grandmother is walking more than hundred miles in a week to raise money for a legal challenge to oil drilling in Surrey.
Second day of protest at Horse Hill oil site
Vehicles visiting the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey were delayed for a second day by slow walking protests by environmental campaigners.
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