IGas to revisit spending plans as oil price rises
The exploration and production company, IGas, said today it was reviewing its capital spending plans with the increase in the oil price.
Planners back two more years at UKOG’s Broadford Bridge site
An oil company should be given another two years to decide whether its site in West Sussex is viable, planners recommended today.
Call for fracking halt to be extended to acid stimulation in oil and gas industry
Environmental campaigners are calling on the government to extend its moratorium on fracking to less publicised techniques used by the oil and gas industry.
IGas reveals plans for two new Weald exploration wells
IGas has announced a new drilling site in the Weald in southern England with plans for up to two exploration and appraisal wells.
Update: Record-level earthquake in Newdigate, Surrey – calls for reopening of inquiry into links to oil industry
The strongest earth tremor so far in the latest swarm in the Newdigate area of Surrey was felt across southern England early this morning.
Angus finds water at Brockham oil well and plans more work
Angus Energy announced this morning that part of the target Kimmeridge oil interval at its well at Brockham in Surrey is producing water.
Weekend Long Read: Campaigners call for tougher rules on acid use at Weald oil sites
Campaigners in southern England have criticised what they say is a “gaping hole” in the regulations covering the use of acid on oil sites.
UKOG confirms fundraising
The Weald-based exploration company, UK Oil and Gas Investments Plc, announced today it was considering raising funds.
Events diary – June 2018 onward
50+ events in June 2018 about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas including: Public inquiry into Ineos shale gas plans at Marsh Lane, Derbyshire; Block Around the Clock rally and blockade at Preston New Road; Deadline for comments on Balcombe environment permit and for participation in Clumber […]
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.
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