“79 constituencies still at risk from fracking”
On the first full day of the Burnham government, campaigners have warned that people in 79 English constituencies could face a form of fracking unless a legal loophole is closed.
Miatta Fahnbulleh appointed energy secretary
Miatta Fahnbulleh has been appointed secretary of state for energy security and net zero in the new Andy Burnham government. She replaces Ed Miliband, who has become foreign secretary.
Horse Hill climate assessment “flawed”, say campaigners
A company’s assessment of the climate impact of oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey is flawed and any permission based on it would be unlawful, campaigners said today.
Egdon losses rise – annual accounts
The company behind gas plans in North Yorkshire announced losses of more than £4 million in its annual accounts.
energy B investors back Horse Hill purchase
Shareholders in energy B have approved the company’s plans to acquire the majority stake in the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Opposition investors seek removal of Union Jack directors
Shareholders opposed to the takeover of Union Jack Oil are seeking a general meeting to remove three directors from the board.
National park gas plan backed by US-owned energy group
An American-owned hydrocarbon company is backing plans for gas production in the North York Moors National Park, it was revealed today.
Frack site restoration timetable starts today
The countdown to restoration of the Preston New Road former fracking site near Blackpool is underway.
Two Cuadrilla companies struck off
Two Cuadrilla subsidiaries have formally gone out of business.
Reabold takeover of Union Jack agreed
Reabold Resources announced this afternoon it had reached agreement on the takeover of Union Jack Oil.
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