“More fracking needed to understand risk” – earthquake expert
One of the UK’s leading seismologists says more shale gas wells must be fracked to assess the risk from tremors.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Horse Hill drill rig delivered
The rig to drill new wells at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey has been delivered.
Decision delayed again on Dunsfold drilling plans
The decision on plans to drill two oil and gas wells near the Surrey village of Dunsfold have been delayed for a third time.
Youth climate campaigners issue demands to leading councillor
Youth climate campaigners living in the area of the UK’s only fracking site secured a meeting with a senior county councillor this afternoon.
Environment Agency “no longer able to regulate fracking” – Labour
Fracking companies can “railroad” through their interests because the Environment Agency has been “drained” of resources, a Labour energy spokesperson told delegates at the party’s conference.
Photo post: Huge crowds turn out for UK climate strikes
DrillOrDrop’s picture round-up of climate rallies in the UK.
UN urged to back global fracking ban as millions prepare to join climate protests
On the eve of tomorrow’s international climate strikes, more than 450 celebrities, activists and campaign organisations have urged the United Nations to endorse a worldwide ban on fracking.
Methane spiked at 40+ times average levels during work on Third Energy gas site
The concentration of climate-changing methane peaked when Third Energy carried out maintenance on a North Yorkshire gas site, researchers have found.
Cuadrilla fracking suspension to continue during investigation – government
The business minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed that Cuadrilla will not be allowed to resume fracking at its Preston New Road site near Blackpool until last month’s record-breaking tremor has been investigated.
IGas wins more time for exploration
IGas has been granted extra time for exploration work in six oil and gas licences awarded three years ago.
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