The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC April competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: … as Horsehead is close to bringing oil up for energy (7)

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A clue to NEBULAR.
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'Bringing' doesn't really do the job it needs to in the wordplay, and why the ellipsis ?
2.A horsehead pump would not normally be capitalized, so this is rather contrived.
3.Can't see deletion indicator for E (energy)
4.Slightly outré wordplay, but concise and I like the use of an actual nebula
5.Complex yet sound construction and good surface.
6.Why the dots? Surely a good clue must make sense by itself