Planners back Balcombe oil well test
Council planners have supported proposals for a one-year well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex, which saw daily protests in summer 2013.
Angus Energy “to return to Balcombe” in autumn 2020 + Brockham and Saltfleetby updates
Angus Energy has said it intends to return to its Balcombe oil exploration site in West Sussex later this year.
Summer 2020 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary is back after a break when many events were cancelled or postponed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Rathlin Energy signals start of work at East Yorkshire well site
Rathlin Energy announced today it had given notice of the start of activities at a new well site in East Yorkshire.
Villager “delighted” at recommendation to refuse Balcombe well test
A Balcombe resident has welcomed the report by West Sussex planners opposing Angus Energy’s proposed three-year well test in the village.
UKOG shares fall on news of Horse Hill well test
Shares in UK Oil & Gas plc fell 8% today following a statement on testing its new well at the Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport.
August 2019 headlines
This month, Cuadrilla began fracking its second well at Preston New Road, near Blackpool. 12 days later it was ordered to stop after causing the UK’s largest fracking-induced earth tremor.
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