What future for fracking?
As two companies prepare to frack in northern England in the next few months, DrillOrDrop reviews new predictions about the future role of shale gas in the UK.
Researchers debate ideas for £8m study on fracking impacts
Researchers meeting in Birmingham this week are to discuss a major study which aims to update evidence on the impact of fracking.
Fewer people happy about living near a fracking site than a nuclear reactor – new poll
Just one in seven women would be happy about living within five miles of a fracking site, according to a new opinion poll.
Guest post by David Smythe: the geology and oil potential of Horse Hill
In this guest post, David Smythe challenges the interpretation of faults around the Horse Hill “Gatwick Gusher” oil site in Surrey. He argues that the results of flow tests at the well can’t be applied to the whole of the Weald of southern England and predicts there will […]
Fracking research and report round-up: August 2017
This post collates links to studies, briefings and reports from the past six months on fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry. It includes briefings on the industry and regulation, along with work on emissions, public attitudes to fracking, economic impacts, seismic effects and contamination risks.
UK shale gas overhyped because geology is unsuitable for fracking – Scottish research
As Cuadrilla prepares to drill the UK’s first horizontal shale gas wells, research from a Scottish university suggests the country’s geology won’t support fracking.
UK fracking support at record low – latest government survey
The latest findings from the government survey of attitudes to fracking in the UK puts support at its lowest level since the question was first asked.
Lorry concerns delay decision on transport plan for N Yorks fracking site
The decision on the transport plan for Third Energy’s fracking site at Kirby Misperton looks likely to be delayed for at least a week because of concerns about the routing of delivery lorries.
66% of Lancashire residents oppose fracking near their homes – new survey
Two-thirds of people surveyed in Lancashire opposed fracking within five miles of their home, according to a new poll published today.
“Government misled public and parliament over shale gas carbon emissions” – new research
The government misled parliament and the public over the climate change impacts of shale gas, according to new research. It suggests that ministers may even have breached their code of conduct by giving MPs inaccurate information.
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