IN BRIEF: Egdon Resources withdraws planning appeal ahead of hearing
Egdon Resources PLC - Gloucestershire, England-based oil and gas explorer and producer - Withdraws planning appeals related to the refusal of planning consent for exploratory drilling at its North Kelsey oil sight in Lincolnshire. Says the decision comes about following advice from a planning inspector. Last year, Lincolnshire County Council refused Egdon's right to extend the timeframe of an existing planning and drilling permit at North Kelsey. A hearing was due to take place next week to determine whether the council was right to refuse planning permission. A new planning application for consideration by the council will be submitted by Egdon, as well as recently updated traffic, ecology and flood risk assessments. Union Jack Oil PLC, Bath-based, hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company which holds a 50% stake in the licence, notes Egdon's announcement. Together, they hold the PEDL241 joint venture, where North Kelsey is situated. Read More