Burniston7 Aug 2025Public urged to submit views on gas-drilling rigThe Environment Agency's consultation over plans for a site near Scarborough runs until 19 September.7 Aug 202518 Jul 2025Gas drill plans opposed by town council and MPThe proposals, if passed, could see gas extracted from a site on the North Yorkshire coast.18 Jul 202520 May 2025National Park will not object to gas drill planNorth York Moors planners say the impact of a 30m structure would be "limited" despite protests.20 May 202522 Mar 2025Villagers campaign against gas field plansMore than 200 residents and supporters marched through Burniston, near Scarborough, to oppose plans.22 Mar 20257 Mar 2025Gas drilling plans submitted for coastal siteEuropa Oil & Gas wants to drill for gas at Burniston, near the North York Moors National Park.7 Mar 20258 Jan 2025'Small-scale hydraulic fracking' plan to be lodgedEuropa Oil & Gas hopes to drill for gas at Burniston near Scarborough.8 Jan 202526 Sep 2024Anti-fracking activists protest over drilling planProtesters in Burniston claim Europa Oil & Gas is planning to use a "loophole" to frack for gas.26 Sep 20243 Aug 2024Drilling rig needs impact assessment - councilEuropa Oil & Gas hopes to explore for gas on agricultural land at Burniston near Scarborough.3 Aug 202416 Jul 2024Gas drilling plans are 'fracking by loophole'Plans submitted for exploration site near national park involve less fluid than traditional fracking.16 Jul 2024
