Angus Energy which operates the Brockham oil site has applied for a permit variation to reinject waste water into one of the existing boreholes on site.
Public consultation on this permit variation application is now open and runs from 23 March 2021 until 4 May 2021.
See further information on the application and details of how to take part in the consultation
An Environment Agency spokesperson said:
In deciding whether or not to issue this permit variation, the Environment Agency will take into account all relevant considerations and legal requirements.
We are keen to understand the views of local people before we make a final decision and would urge anyone interested to let us know what they think.
An environmental permit sets out stringent conditions that all oil and gas sites must adhere to. We will not issue an environmental permit for a site if we consider that activities taking place will cause significant pollution to the environment or harm to human health.
