The license for drilling oil and gas at a site in Surrey is reportedly abandoned by UK Oil and Gas (UKOG).
The firm applied to detect the site in Dunsfold with the first application Approved by governmentDespite this, it was refused twice by the local council.
Waverali Boro Council said that the decision to surrender its license for UKOG marked “a significant victory for the local community, environmental campaigners and the council”.
UKOG CEO Stephen Sanderson said that the infection of the partition company was to remove clean hydrogen storage and production sector away from hydrocarbons.
Local farmer First debate That traffic, businesses and environment disruption were not in proportion to potential benefits.
After the verdict, Councilor Steve Williams stated that it was “an important day for our community and our environment”.
He said, “The decision by UKOG to surrender his license is a will for the tireless efforts of residents and campaigners, which are firm against the project,” he said.
“This is a clear message that the protection of our natural heritage and the good of our residents should come first.”
Council leader Paul said that the decision was “a step in the right direction” and strengthened the council’s commitment to protect the environment for future generations.
Meanwhile, Sir Jeremy Hunt said that drilling in Dunfold was “always a ridiculous idea and ruined the region”.
He said: “This is amazing news and a completely correct decision.”
The UKOG had earlier said that the project will benefit energy and economic interests.
The firm said that it would be able to extract gas from the dunsfold site of £ 123M, and the project was accompanied by the government’s hydrogen, energy security and pure zero strategies.
