Fracking company Third Energy have permission to inject 2.3 billion gallons of radioactive produced water into the shallow Sherwood Sandstone formation. While the gas production from this site is conventional, given that Third Energy is also trying extract shale gas from its licences in North Yorkshire, this application would pave the way for disposal of fracking waste in a similar way (as has been done in the US), but on a much larger scale.
Permission valid for 20 years until 09/11/2035.
Planning Applications
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| Licensee | Planning ID | Notes | Submitted | Decision | Status | Consultation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Energy | NYM/2014/0587/EIA | Natural gas production and water re-injection at the existing borehole at Ebberston Moor South Well Site, the drilling of a second borehole for water production and re-injection, the construction of a 13.9 km long 12" diameter underground pipeline form the Ebberston Moor South Well to the Knapton Generating Station (KGS) at East Knapton, Malton and construction of ancillary works at the Generating Station | 19/08/2014 | 09/11/2015 | Granted | Closed |
Environmental Permits
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| Licensee | Permit ID | Notes | Comments open | Comments deadline | Status | Consultation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Energy | EPR/NB3595DJ/A001 | Radioactive substances activity | 17/09/2014 | 14/10/2014 | Granted | Closed |
| Third Energy | EPR/BB3699AW/A001 | Groundwater activity permit for injection of produced water | 23/01/2015 | 04/03/2015 | Granted | Closed |