UKOG drilling plans would be “outlandish” in a sensitive landscape, inquiry told
Proposals to explore for gas near a Surrey village would harm the beauty, tranquillity and openness of the surrounding landscape, an inquiry heard this afternoon.
Council accused of “exaggeration” and “after-thought” at Dunsfold drilling inquiry
Surrey County Council exaggerated the value of the landscape around a proposed site for gas exploration, the company behind the scheme has claimed.
Isle of Wight MP opposes UKOG’s permit application for Arreton
A company’s bid to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight has been opposed again by the local MP.
Shares fall on news of UKOG £5m placing
UK Oil & Gas has announced it has raised £5m in a placing, prompting a sharp fall in the share price.
Views sought on UKOG oil drilling plans on Isle of Wight
A public consultation opened today on the environmental impact of plans to revive oil exploration on the Isle of Wight.
UKOG issues 262m shares to complete Horse Hill equipment purchase
UK Oil &Gas has issued more than 262 million shares to pay the final instalment of the cost of surface production equipment at its Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
UKOG calls meeting to approve share issue for Turkish operations
The weald-based drilling company, UK Oil & Gas, is seeking support for a share issue to fund new drilling in Turkey.
Changes sought to Horse Hill environmental permit
People are being invited to comment on changes to the environmental permit for the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Date set for Dunsfold drilling inquiry
A public inquiry into plans for gas exploration wells near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is due to be held this summer.
Environment Agency urged to oppose Isle of Wight drilling plans on climate grounds
The Environment Agency is being urged to oppose oil drilling plans on the Isle of Wight after its leader said “fast thinking” was needed to tackle climate change.
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