Burniston gas rig: Council updates on decision date as Government considers ban

Burniston gas rig: Council updates on decision date as Government considers ban

North Yorkshire Council has given an update on proposed plans for a gas drilling rig in near the North York Moors National Park.

Latest on North Yorkshire gas rig plans

NORTH Yorkshire Council has given an update on proposed plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough and near the North York Moors…

Councillors back Burniston delay but company urges timely decision

Two leading councillors have supported calls for delays to the decision on plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston. But the company behind the scheme, Europa Oil & Gas, has said a delay is not justified. Europa’s proposed gas site at Burniston, near the North York Moors National Park. Photo: DrillOrDrop “Don’t rush” In a joint statement this week, the chair of Burniston Parish Council, Richar…