MPs to debate petition against protest policing bill
A parliamentary petition against legislation that has sparked protests across the UK is to be debated by MPs later this month.
Study calls for new fracking definition to close regulatory loopholes
The definitions of fracking in the UK are limited, ambiguous and inconsistent, a new study has said.
Council to close roads to West Newton-A wellsite again
Two roads to Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-A oil site in Holderness could be closed from as early as next week.
Views sought on Biscathorpe oil production plans in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
People are being asked to comment on plans for oil drilling and production near a rare chalk stream in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
West Newton evaluation begins
Evaluation of a well is underway at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire.
Government misses its own deadline on shale gas decisions by one year
A year ago today, people in the south Yorkshire village of Woodsetts waited to hear whether the government would approve Ineos plans to drill for shale gas near their homes. 90 miles away, this scene was repeated in Cheshire where IGas was seeking permission to test its shale […]
IGas 2020 accounts reveal cost of Covid-19
IGas saw revenue drop by nearly half last year following production cuts and a falling oil price during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Drilling consent for UKOG’s Turkish well
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has announced the Turkish energy ministry has granted formal drilling consent for the Basur-3 well.
Horse Hill production continues slide
Oil production at the Horse Hill site in Surrey fell at the end of last year to its second lowest level so far.
Picture post: Ad campaign targets fracking industry
Anti-fracking campaigners posted adverts targeting the shale gas industry in more than 100 bus shelters in a dozen European cities today.
DRILL OR DROP? 