Oil production plans for Wressle include new measures to protect water supplies and keep small-scale hydraulic fracturing

The latest planning application for oil production at the Wressle site near Scunthorpe overcomes the objections raised by a government planning inspector, Egdon Resources has said.

The company has submitted a third application after two previous schemes were refused by North Lincolnshire Council and the inspector.

The latest application again seeks permission for controversial techniques to improve the flow of oil, including small scale hydraulic fracturing.

Union Jack Oil (LON:UJO) is an onshore oil and gas exploration company with a focus on drilling, development and investment opportunities in the United Kingdom hydrocarbon sector listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market

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