Horse Hill Oil Drilling Halted After Supreme Court Ruling

Production at the Surrey site stops following a legal battle over environmental impact assessments.

Oil extraction at Horse Hill in Surrey has been suspended four months after the Supreme Court quashed its planning permission.
The court ruled that the full climate impact, including downstream emissions, should have been considered before granting permission.
Surrey County Council had previously deemed the ongoing extraction unlawful, prompting legal pressure from environmental groups.
UK Oil and Gas Plc, the developer, stated it will work with the council for a planning re-determination while ensuring a safe suspension of operations.
Activists and Friends of the Earth have welcomed the halt, citing it as a victory for environmental accountability.