Scottish Labour’s Claudia Beamish launches bid to ban fracking
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish has launched a public consultation as part of her attempt to ban fracking in Scotland.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Investors watch share movements as IGas avoids covenants breach
IGas investors were watching share price movements this morning after news that the company would not breach its daily liquidity obligations this year.
Steel union backs UK fracking
The main steel union, Community, has backed the UK fracking industry saying it could support thousands of jobs in the supply chain.
Environment Agency calls for refusal of Markwells Wood oil production plans over risks to water
The Environment Agency has objected to plans for 20 years of oil production at Markwells Wood in the South Downs National Park because of concerns about pollution of the chalk aquifer.
Horse Hill new oil drilling and testing plans published
Plans for more drilling and testing at the exploratory oil site at Horse Hill, near Gatwick Airport, were published this morning.
Egdon and Celtique count on go-ahead for Wressle oil production in Lincolnshire
Two companies are banking on the approval of consent for oil production at the Wressle well in Lincolnshire and that it brings in expected revenues.
Resident challenges minister’s decision to reopen inquiry on Cuadrilla’s Roseacre Wood fracking plans
A man who lives 500m from Cuadrilla’s proposed shale gas site at Roseacre Wood in Lancashire has begun a legal challenge to the government.
MEP backs “protection” camp at Europa’s oil site near Leith Hill
Europa’s exploration site at Bury Hill Wood near Dorking is “the last place in the world” you want to have oil drilled, Green Party Euro MP Keith Taylor told opponents of the scheme this morning.
Drilling Diary – November 2016
40+ events about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas in November 2016, including United Against Fracking national rally, Kirby Misperton judicial review hearing and Nottinghamshire council meeting to decide IGas shale gas application. Plus film screenings, meetings, conference, workshops, information events, fundraisers, debates and talks. Also advanced notice […]
IGas in talks with bondholder Trans European Oil & Gas and new investors
IGas confirmed this morning it was having discussions with Trans European Oil & Gas, thought to be a leading holder of its secured debt.
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