Third Energy withdraws application to frack in Ryedale
Third Energy has withdrawn its planning application to frack its well at Kirby Misperton in the Vale of Pickering.
Guest Post: Ex-oil man explains why he reported anti-fracking leaflets
Former oil engineer, Ken Wilkinson, has made several complaints about anti-fracking material to the advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority. In this Guest Post, he describes what motivates his action.
GMB union votes on “moral duty” to frack for UK shale gas
One of Britain’s biggest trades unions has backed its leadership in favour of fracking for UK shale gas.
Cuadrilla’s plans mean wellpads 3km apart and practically every metre of the Fylde fracked, say campaigners
Opponents of fracking in Lancashire have published a map, which they say shows what the area would look like if Cuadrilla built its planned number of shale gas wellpads.
Lancs shale gas supporters launch publicity campaign; opponents describe it as “offensive”
Supporters of fracking in north-west England launched a publicity campaign today in a bid to gain public acceptance of shale gas, three weeks ahead of planning decisions on Cuadrilla’s applications in the Fylde.
Horse Hill applies for permit change to allow well testing
The operators of the Horse Hill exploratory oil site near Gatwick have applied to vary their environmental waste permit to allow them to test the well.
Rathlin’s plans for 2nd West Newton drill site recommended for approval
Council officers are recommending approval of plans for another exploratory gas well in Holderness, East Yorkshire.
MP seeks ministerial meeting over Third Energy fracking application
Anti-fracking campaigners in North Yorkshire are preparing to fight the planning application submitted last week by Third Energy to hydraulically stimulate and test its existing gas well at Kirby Misperton.
Campaigners take action as IGas finds new fracking site in Nottinghamshire
IGas has identified a new site in north Nottinghamshire where it wants to explore for shale gas. Opponents of fracking have organised a campaign event for the weekend to raise awareness about the plans.
Government wants to take control of Lancashire fracking decisions, councillors warned
“Strong forces in Whitehall” want to take planning decisions about fracking away from local authorities, councillors in Lancashire have been warned.
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