Breaking: Minister to decide Ineos shale gas plans at Woodsetts
Ineos plans to drill for shale gas in the south Yorkshire village of Woodsetts are to be decided by the local government secretary, James Brokenshire.
Breaking: Minister to decide Ellesmere Port appeal
Plans by IGas to test a gas well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire are to be decided by the local government secretary.
New fracking bid announced for Lancashire
Aurora Energy Resources has announced it is seeking consent to frack for shale gas in West Lancashire.
IGas announces “highly encouraging” results from Misson – but no news on fracking
IGas said results from its Springs Road exploration well in Nottinghamshire were “highly encouraging” and a “step forward for shale gas development in the east midlands”.
UKOG to file new application for Surrey drilling site
UK Oil & Gas has confirmed it will submit a second planning application for its proposed exploration site at Dunsfold, south of Guildford.
Rig leaves West Newton well site
The drilling rig has left Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil and gas exploration site in East Yorkshire.
Cuadrilla injunction trial: Judge delays rulings after hearing legal arguments
The judgement in the first trial of anti-fracking protesters accused of breaching an injunction at a shale gas site is not expected until the end of the week.
