Climate campaigners plead not guilty to trespass at oil site
Two Extinction Rebellion activists have denied charges of aggravated trespass at the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey.
Stimulation considered as solution to continuing water problem at Horse Hill well
UK Oil & Gas has said it could stimulate or sidetrack its second oil well at Horse Hill in Surrey to achieve long-term production.
Villagers applaud surprise council rejection of UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans
Dunsfold residents have welcomed a county council vote to refuse plans to drill near their Surrey village.
Opponents of Isle of Wight drilling launch information campaign after criticising council consultation
A public consultation on plans to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight has been poorly communicated, with inconsistencies and discrepancies, campaigners have argued.
UKOG announces plan to boost production from “Gatwick Gusher”
UK Oil & Gas said today it would reperforate the Portland section of its first well at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Shale gas companies get more time to explore
Operators of a third of the UK’s newest onshore shale gas licences have been given more time for exploration.
Decision deferred on Dunsfold oil and gas site
The planning decision due this week on proposals to drill for oil and gas near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey has been deferred.
Planners back Dunsfold drilling site despite 80% public opposition
Officials have supported plans by UK Oil & Gas for a new drilling site near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey despite opposition from local people and councils. A report published this evening has recommended the application be approved by the county council’s planning committee next week. It […]
Broadford Bridge planning decision delayed again
A bid by UK Oil & Gas plc to extend the life of its site at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex will now not be decided until at least July.
“Oil prices to remain low and very volatile”
The former head of BP and the fracking firm Cuadrilla has warned that oil prices will remain low for “some considerable time”.
