Yorkshire landowners back National Trust in INEOS legal challenge
15 Yorkshire landowners, holding more than 80,000 acres, have publicly supported the National Trust in the legal challenge from INEOS over access for shale gas testing.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
INEOS wins approval for High Court challenge to National Trust over shale gas testing in historic park
The UK’s biggest shale gas company has been given leave to take action in the High Court to enforce access to the National Trust’s Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.
TV presenters join call on Government to block oil drilling off Bournemouth
Campaigners have described plans to drill for oil on the seabed off Bournemouth as a “reckless gamble” and urged the government to block it.
£50m+ wiped off UKOG on news of possible formation damage at Broadford Bridge oil well
Shares in UK Oil and Gas dropped by more than 35% this afternoon following the company’s announcement of possible formation damage at its Broadford Bridge oil exploration well and the prospect of drilling another sidetrack.
Water quality and resources could be at risk from fracking, says the Environment Agency
The Environment Agency spelt out today what it sees as the risks to water from a shale gas industry.
January policing costs at Third Energy fracking site lowest so far
The monthly cost of policing outside Third Energy’s fracking site at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire was the lowest so far recorded in January 2018
Residents unhappy with oil and gas consultations in south east England – MEP’s survey
Most people were not consulted by oil and gas companies about developments in the neighbourhood and the vast majority were unhappy with the industry’s approach to public engagement, according to new research.
Regulator “minded” to approve Leith Hill oil drilling plans but seeks public views before decision
The Environment Agency has said it is considering granting a permit for oil exploration at the Bury Hill Wood site, near Leith Hill in Surrey. But before reaching a final decision, the organisation says it wants to consult the public.
What’s happening this week? 19-25 February 2018.
In this week’s listings: Not for Shale awareness march; International Petroleum Week; Earth First! Winter Moot; Film screenings; Plus meetings, rallies and gatherings.
Controls needed to cut risk of spills and leaks from UK shale gas industry – new research
The UK could see up to one spill for every four large shale gas pads, according to researchers.
DRILL OR DROP? 