IGas names second hydrogen site in Surrey
IGas has revealed it wants to produce hydrogen from methane at its Bletchingley site in Surrey.
Guest post: Surrey hydrogen plans greenwash continued fossil fuel production
In this guest post, Ann Stewart, of Weald Action Group, argues that IGas plans to produce hydrogen from fossil fuels in Surrey appear to be an attempt to greenwash continued extraction of unabated methane. She says the schemes, if approved, would lock the county into decades of emissions […]
Radioactive waste disposal allowed to continue at oil site in national park
An oil company has won consent to continue the disposal of liquid radioactive waste in the South Downs National Park.
Tributes to campaigner Max Rosenberg
Tributes have been paid to Max Rosenberg, a campaigner against the onshore oil and gas industry, who has died.
Government must “plug the carbon gap” in planning policy
Urgent change is needed to assess the full impact of fossil fuel proposals on the climate, the government was told today.
UKOG submits appeal on Dunsfold refusal
UK Oil & Gas announced this morning that it had lodged an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for its proposed Loxley gas exploration site near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.
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.
“Hydrogen no justification for oil and gas expansion” – new paper
The use of hydrogen to help meet UK carbon targets does not justify an expansion of the onshore oil and gas industry, campaigners said today.
Report challenges industry arguments for UK onshore oil
The UK does not need more onshore oil to deliver energy security, net zero emissions, jobs or feedstocks, a new report has concluded.
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