Flow tests underway at “Gatwick Gusher” oil site at Horse Hill
The leading partner behind the Horse Hill exploration site in Surrey has confirmed that operations have begun to test the flow of oil.
Update on legal challenges
Ineos injunction A date has been set for a hearing at the Court of Appeal for legal challenges to the injunction granted to Ineos Upstream outlawing protests against shale gas developments.
Oil company seeks extension of planning consents at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex
Kimmeridge Oil & Gas has given formal notice that it is seeking to extend the planning permissions at its exploration site at Broadford Bridge, near Billingshurst.
UKOG confirms fundraising
The Weald-based exploration company, UK Oil and Gas Investments Plc, announced today it was considering raising funds.
UKOG releases oil resource estimates as it considers change in company status
UKOG announced today it was considering changing its status from an investment company on the AIM junior stock exchange.
UKOG announces new drilling commitments with Weald licence extension
UK Oil and Gas predicted today it would drill two new wells next year following the extension of one of its Weald licences in southern England.
Residents seek funds to challenge UKOG protest injunction
Opponents of oil drilling in Sussex and Surrey launched a crowd funding appeal this morning to challenge the High Court injunction against protesters sought by UK Oil and Gas Investments.
Oil company withdraws key clauses in protest injunction
Opponents of oil drilling in southern England have claimed victory after an exploration company dropped what they described as “the most draconian” clause in an injunction against protests.
Oil company says “We’re not to blame for Surrey earthquake” – but local concerns remain
The oil exploration company, UKOG, says there’s no connection between its drilling site at Horse Hill near Gatwick Airport and the Easter earthquake in Surrey.
UKOG suspends Broadford Bridge and announces two new Weald drill sites
The exploration company. UKOG, announced this morning it had suspended its well at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex, after describing observed oil flows as likely to be “sub-commercial”.
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