Villagers launch court challenge over Balcombe oil test
Residents have submitted their legal case over an extended test at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
“Nowhere is safe if Balcombe oil exploration goes ahead”
Residents in the West Sussex village of Balcombe are seeking to set a legal precedent against onshore oil and gas operations across southern England.
Balcombe oil test gets go ahead
Plans for a well test at the controversial oil site at Balcombe in West Sussex have been approved.
UKOG gets more time for Loxley gas drilling
The industry regulator has given UK Oil & Gas plc more time to drill a gas well near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey, the company has announced.
Balcombe appeal underway
A challenge has begun to the refusal of testing at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
Angus Energy to appeal against Balcombe oil test refusal
The operator of the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has said it intends to appeal against the rejection of its well test.
Angus Energy gives notice of new Balcombe application
A revised planning application for an extended well test at the Balcombe oil exploration site in West Sussex is due to be submitted within a week, operator Angus Energy said today.
Summer 2020 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary is back after a break when many events were cancelled or postponed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Broadford Bridge planning decision delayed again
A bid by UK Oil & Gas plc to extend the life of its site at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex will now not be decided until at least July.
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.
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