New application on Dunsfold drilling site creates “impossible challenge” for decision-makers, say villagers
Residents in the Surrey village of Dunsfold have described plans for a proposed oil and gas site as “confused and muddled”.
West Lancs council restates opposition to fracking as shale gas plans published
The council where Aurora Energy Resources wants to drill and frack two shale gas wells has confirmed it continues to object to the process.
Council declares ‘Frack-Free Zone’ on Somerset coast
Councillors have voted to oppose fracking on the Somerset coast between Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea.
Plans published for new Lancashire fracking site
Details of plans to frack shale gas wells near Formby in Lancashire were published online today.
Cuadrilla seeks another rule change for fracking site
A consultation opened today into a new change to the environmental permit at Cuadrilla’s fracking site – just five days after the Environment Agency approved the previous variations.
Community group challenges Cuadrilla’s view of geology at fracking site
People living near Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site have said there are “serious and fundamental errors” in the company’s interpretation of local geology.
Listening panel first for Surrey oil and gas proposal
A council in Surrey is to shape its response to local oil and gas proposals on public comments to a listening panel.
Villagers oppose Ineos plans for road closures around Harthill shale gas site
Ineos is proposing six weeks of road closures around its shale gas exploration site near the village of Harthill in south Yorkshire, a new document has revealed.
Surrey declares climate emergency as campaigners stage “die-in”
Conservative-controlled Surrey County Council has declared a climate emergency – almost unanimously.
Water monitoring at Cuadrilla’s fracking site missed key chemicals – regulator
The Environment Agency has ordered urgent action after monitoring at Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site earlier this year missed results for key chemicals.
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