UKOG confirms fundraising
The Weald-based exploration company, UK Oil and Gas Investments Plc, announced today it was considering raising funds.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Reaction to Harthill planning approval
In a decision published today, the Planning Inspectorate has given the green light to Ineos to explore for Shale gas at a site in the village of Harthill in South Yorkshire. DrillOrDrop report The company had appealed for non-determination of its application by Rotherham Council. The council later voted to […]
Breaking: Planning inspector approves Ineos shale gas plans for Harthill
Ineos has received planning permission to explore for shale gas at a site in the village of Harthill in South Yorkshire.
Fracking causes harm and violates human rights – interim opinion of international tribunal
A panel of judges at an internationally-recognised tribunal has concluded that governments and industry have failed in their obligations to protect the public from the impacts of fracking.
Ineos to submit new shale gas application at Woodsetts
Ineos has announced it plans to submit a new application for shale gas exploration in the South Yorkshire village of Woodsetts.
Picture post: Downing Street protest over fracking and plastics
Fashion designer, Dame Vivienne Westwood, and her son, Joe Corre, have accused the Government of hypocrisy over its policies on plastics and fracking.
UKOG releases oil resource estimates as it considers change in company status
UKOG announced today it was considering changing its status from an investment company on the AIM junior stock exchange.
June 2018 drilling headlines
June 2018 sees the opening of the inquiry into the Ineos scheme to explore for shale gas in the Derbyshire village of Marsh Lane, plus plans for a blockade of Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site.
Celtique Energie sells final stake in UK onshore oil and gas
Announcements issued today confirmed that Celtique Energie has finally pulled out of onshore oil and gas exploration in the UK.
Centrica payment puts Cuadrilla in profit
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has recorded an annual profit for the first time following a multi-million dollar payment from partner, Centrica.
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