Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
In this week’s listings: Derbyshire councillors vote on INEOS shale gas plan at Bramleymoor Lane; Four INEOS, Fracking and You public meetings in Yorkshire; Two public meeting about Aurora’s plans on Altcar Moss, Lancashire; Trial of anti-fracking protester in Brighton; “Find out about fracking” talks; Plus action and […]
Planners in the North York Moors appealed to INEOS to abandon plans to explore for shale gas under the national park. But according to minutes of a meeting last month INEOS refused.
The company behind plans to frack at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire released its long-awaited 2016 accounts this morning, declaring a loss of £3.405m.
Keep up with the news with DrillOrDrop’s February 2018 digest of headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas updated daily.
A committee of MPs is to examine whether planning applications for fracking in England should be decided by a government minister, rather than local councils.
UK support for fracking has recovered from its record low, according to the latest findings from a quarterly government survey. Opposition fell slightly but remains double the level of support.
IGas has been given extra time to prepare its shale gas site at Misson in Nottinghamshire prompting disappointment and concern from residents and environmental groups.
50+ events in February about fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK including: Opening of Examination in Public of North Yorkshire Minerals and Waste Joint Plan; Derbyshire County Council sets its view on INEOS shale plans for Marsh Lane; INEOS, Fracking and You public meetings about […]
Council officers have done a U-turn over whether people can give their views at a meeting to discuss INEOS plans for shale gas exploration in a Derbyshire village.
UK Oil and Gas Investments Plc announced this morning it was not seeking a time extension of an exploration licence, off the south west coast of the Isle of Wight.
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