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UKOG’s application to drill at Dunsfold refused

The Surrey County Council Planning Committee today refused planning permission for an application by UKOG 234 Ltd to drill for oil and gas at Loxley, near Dunsfold in Surrey.

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Extinction Rebellion occupy Horse Hill site

Press release from XR Surrey

XR protesters at Horse HillExtinction Rebellion activists have infiltrated the UK Oil & Gas oil production site in Horley, Surrey, to highlight the fact that oil is over – it’s time for a green recovery.

Extinction Rebellion environmental protectors are today occupying the UKOG site at Horse Hill. The activists breached the site’s security and are currently within the compound, preventing work commencing. A further two activists are locked on at the entrance, blocking access to the site. During the COVID-19 crisis, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have plummeted along with the price of oil – today’s action calls on the UK Government to seize on this opportunity, to stop funding oil and gas extraction in the UK and to invest in a green recovery.

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