Campaigners close monitoring camp outside Cuadrilla’s fracking site
Anti-fracking campaigners have removed their round-the-clock monitoring camp opposite Cuadrilla’s shale gas site at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
Consultation on Dunsfold drilling plans extended to early 2020
The public consultation on plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey has been extended by three weeks.
Government breaches judge’s order on releasing secret fracking report
The government has failed to comply with a ruling to release a secret report on challenges to a UK shale gas industry.
UKOG prepares to test new Horse Hill oil well
The first horizontal well at the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick Airport has been completed, UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has announced.
Union Jack raises £5m for new wells at West Newton and Biscathorpe
Union Jack Oil plc has raised £5m to press ahead with drilling plans at West Newton in East Yorkshire, the company announced this morning.
Students end occupation after university agrees to consider fossil fuel divestment
An occupation in protest at Manchester University’s investment in fossil fuels ended after seven days this evening.
Villagers seek more time to comment on Surrey drilling plans
Residents near a proposed oil and gas exploration site in Surrey are calling for an extension to the public consultation period on the scheme.
