Changes planned to questions in government survey of fracking views
The government is planning to change some of the questions in its public opinion survey on why people support or oppose fracking.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Vivienne Westwood takes to the catwalk in protest over INEOS injunction
The fashion designer, Dame Vivienne Westwood, turned model this morning in a protest over the injunction acquired by the shale gas company, INEOS Upstream.
New application for Wressle oil production due by April
A new planning application for oil production at the Wressle site near Scunthorpe is expected by the end of April, one of the partners in the project has said.
Balcombe well test likely to come before Brockham, says Angus Energy
Angus Energy has said it expects to test its newly-acquired well at Balcombe in West Sussex, before turning to Brockham in Surrey.
Campaigner considers appeal over conviction for climbing on rig lorry
An anti-drilling campaigner who delayed the transport of an oil rig by spending the night on the delivery lorry has been found guilty.
Campaigners call on Robin Hood in fight against frackers
The legend of Robin Hood is inspiring a campaign against plans by INEOS to explore for shale gas in the East Midlands.
The acid debate – what the Environment Agency says about acidising oil and gas wells and how campaigners respond
The use of acid in oil and gas wells is dividing opinion across the country, particularly in southern England and parts of the East Midlands.
What’s happening this week? 12-18 February 2018
In this week’s listings: Mass boycott of Barclays; Three more INEOS, Fracking and You public meetings; Pre-inquiry meeting on INEOS Harthill appeal Protest trial and verdict; Film screenings; Plus rallies and gatherings.
Unpublished government report scales back predictions on UK fracking
The Government expects the UK to have 30-35 unconventional oil and gas sites by 2022 and 155 wells by 2025, according to an unpublished report.
New call for block on fracking at Third Energy’s KM8 well
Fracking Week in Parliament. The Business Secretary, Greg Clark, was urged again this week not to approve Third Energy’s bid to frack in North Yorkshire.
DRILL OR DROP? 