Government fracking ban to consider all volumes – minister
The government is to consider all volumes of hydraulic fracturing when it introduces its ban on the process, an energy minister has said.
Burniston MP to quiz minister on fracking ban
The MP for the North Yorkshire village of Burniston, where there are plans for a form of fracking, has promised to question the government on its commitment to ban the process.
Lincolnshire mayor to meet fracking company on shale gas plans
The newly-elected Reform Party mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, said today she will meet a fracking company planning to explore for shale gas.
No more onshore oil/gas licences – government consultation
The government has defended plans to end the issuing of new onshore oil and gas licences in England.
Northern Ireland to ban all onshore oil and gas operations
The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to ban exploration and production of all forms of onshore oil and gas.
Chancellor confirms increase in oil and gas windfall tax
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirmed in her budget today that the windfall tax on oil and gas profits will be increased.
Sarah Finch judgement impacts North Sea oil and gas
The implications of a landmark legal challenge about climate emissions from onshore oil have spread to the offshore industry.
Ed Miliband becomes new energy secretary
Ed Miliband has been appointed secretary of state for energy security and net zero in the new Starmer administration.
Election 24: Labour to ban fracking and block new licences
Labour has pledged to ban fracking for good and will not issue new oil and gas licences.
Election 24: Tories keep fracking moratorium
The Conservatives have committed in their election manifesto to keeping the moratorium on fracking in England.
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