Egdon Resources plc and the Government have conceded that permission has been quashed for oil production at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds. IMPLICATIONS The move follows last month’s Supreme Court landmark ruling that a consent, issued in 2019 for oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey, must include end-use emissions. Biscathorpe lies within licence PEDL253 […]
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WCM coal mine approval was “error in law”
West Cumbria Mining Ltd’s plans for a new deep coal mine again face uncertainty after the new Labour Government said that the initial 2022 approval was an “error of law”. NET ZERO The Government’s words, said yesterday to the BBC, follows the Supreme Court’s ruling that oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey must include […]
UKOG to comply with ‘perplexing’ Horse Hill ruling
UK Oil & Gas plc will submit a new plan or amend its existing one for Horse Hill oil production after yesterday’s ruling that end-use burning emissions must be included in the application. REGULATIONS The legal challenge was brought by Sarah Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group (Finch et al) to Surrey County […]
Court hearing deferred on challenge to WCM coal mine
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) said that the rolled-up hearing relating to challenges against the Government’s planning approval for a deep coal mine has been postponed. RESCHEDULED The company added it continued to progress towards the pre-start work required, including design, planning, equipment procurement and associated desk-based work. The hearing, set for 24 to 26 October […]
UKOG could face further appeal against Horse Hill
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) said it could face an appeal in the Supreme Court against the company’s grant for oil production at Horse Hill near Gatwick in Surrey. HEARING The company added that it would “strongly contest” any further action against its interests which total 85.635%. Alba Mineral Resources plc holds an 11.765% […]