UKOG drops oil production bid for Markwells Wood but promises new application in weeks
The company behind oil production at Markwells Wood in the South Downs has scaled back its plans following concerns about pollution to drinking water.
UKOG announces £10m loan to fund Weald oil exploration
The leading oil exploration company in the Weald in southern England announced this morning it had taken out a £10m loan.
UKOG shares rise on Broadford Bridge statement
UK Oil and Gas saw its shares rise in value by nearly 25% today following a statement on the company’s Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex.
Bridge replacement plan could help oil and gas development in West Sussex, group fears
A campaign group fears that plans to replace a Victorian bridge will open up part of West Sussex to oil and gas exploration.
Cement bond problems at UKOG’s Broadford Bridge well – announcement to investors
The Broadford Bridge oil exploration well in West Sussex has problems with the cement bonding, UK Oil and Gas announced this afternoon.
Drilling diary – October 2017
60+ events in October 2017 about fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK including: Anti-fracking demonstrations in Manchester, Lancashire and North Yorkshire; Community exhibitions; Art auction fundraiser; Council decision meetings; Town hall meeting on fracking research; Tour by Canadian campaigner, Jessica Ernst; Global Frackdown day.
“We’re not being listened to”, campaigners say outside planning meeting
Campaigners against drilling for oil at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex are gathering outside council offices this morning as a committee prepares to decide on the future of the site.
Protest update: 4-10 September 2017
In this week’s update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: “Rig surfer” protest in West Sussex; Anti-fracking campaigners gather outside Third Energy’s Kirby Misperton site; Women’s protest at Cuadrilla’s shale gas site; This post will be updated throughout the week. Please let us know about […]
Updated: Protester occupies drilling rig in Sussex
A campaigner opposed to onshore oil and gas exploration climbed onto a drilling rig at a service station in West Sussex early this morning.
UKOG announces flow testing underway at Broadford Bridge, W Sussex
Flow testing for oil at the Broadford Bridge exploration site is now underway, UK Oil & Gas plc announced this afternoon.
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