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UKOG urges planning changes as Loxley challenge is rejected

UK Oil & Gas plc urged the Government to implement quickly its changes to the planning system after the High Court rejected challenges to the Loxley gas project in Surrey. JUDICIAL REVIEW Waverley Borough Council and Protect Dunsfold were each unsuccessful in their requests for a judicial review and ordered to pay £8,835 and £3,000 […]

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UKOG to farm out Loxley appraisal well

UK Oil & Gas plc will conduct a pre-planned farm-out programme for the Loxley gas appraisal project in Surrey. PRUDENT UKOG added that the farm-out for PEDL234 would see the prospective partner carry either all or part of the costs. “The company believes that this is the most prudent course of action to both manage […]

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UKOG given more time to drill Loxley-1

UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) said that it has been granted a two-year extension in which to start drilling the PEDL234 Loxley-1 gas appraisal well in the Weald Basin. The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said that UKOG must now begin drilling at the company’s 100% interest project before 31 December 2023. UKOG added that […]

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UKOG looks to appeal against Loxley refusal

UK Oil & Gas plc said it would likely appeal against Surrey County Council’s refusal to grant permission for gas appraisal at its PEDL234 licence in Loxley. ISSUES The council’s planning committee ruled against officers’ recommendations to approve the company’s 100% owned Portland gas appraisal project. UKOG said that all issues concerning planning, environmental and […]

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UKOG plans for Loxley to be redetermined

UK Oil & Gas plc will have its application for a gas appraisal project in Loxley near the village of Dunsfold redetermined in November by Surrey County Council. ACCUMULATION The local authority refused permission at an earlier hearing against its officers’ recommended approval. Technical issues resulted in a rerun and the application will be now […]