Reporting of the regulation of the shale oil and gas and hydraulic fracturing industry, including planning permissions and permits
An onshore oil and gas licence in southern England moved into its production phase this week. But the operator has not yet drilled a well in the area that has been proved to be successful.
Oil and gas companies have been given more time to carry out work in 10 English licence areas.
This post has live news updates from discussions of new conditions for Egdon Resources’ North Kelsey oil exploration site.
Aurora Energy Resources has announced it is seeking consent to frack for shale gas in West Lancashire.
UK Oil & Gas has confirmed it will submit a second planning application for its proposed exploration site at Dunsfold, south of Guildford.
The oil exploration site in Surrey, nicknamed the “Gatwick Gusher”, breached health and safety laws last year, DrillOrDrop has learned.
The inquiry into Ineos shale gas proposals continues to hear about planning issues today..
Work to finalise policies that will shape fracking in North Yorkshire has been put on hold because of a landmark legal ruling.
The inquiry into Ineos shale gas proposals is expected to hear from planning witnesses and members of the public today.
Cuadrilla has got the go-ahead to pipe rain water falling on its fracking site near Blackpool into a local brook.
DRILL OR DROP? 