Ministers “still talking” about whether to abandon Cuadrilla’s fracking wells
Government appeared to be considering a u-turn this afternoon on the order to Cuadrilla to plug and abandon its shale gas wells at Preston New Road near Blackpool.
Planners back Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil plans
Council officials have recommended approval of major plans for production, drilling and extension at Rathlin Energy’s well site at West Newton-A.
Questions over Rathlin Energy’s oil and gas production plans at West Newton
Environmental groups are asking questions about the techniques that could be used for proposed oil and gas extraction at a site in East Yorkshire.
Crane arrives to plug Cuadrilla’s fracked wells
A crane has been installed today at Cuadrilla’s shale gas site at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
Planners back third time extension at North Kelsey oil site – despite 1,000+ opponents
Council officials have supported plans for more time at an undeveloped well site in Lincolnshire, where the only work carried out since 2014 has been on the site entrance.
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Regulator minded to allow “substantial” changes at Horse Hill oil site
The Environment Agency is seeking public comments on its expected approval of a wide range of new operations at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Views sought on Derbyshire’s future fracking policy
A blueprint for future oil and gas sites in Derbyshire leaves the way open to fracking, despite a moratorium on the process.
IGas blames Covid-19 for 2021 production levels
IGas shares dropped nearly 18% today following news of the impact of Covid-19 on production.
Legal challenge over UK government’s climate strategy gets go ahead
Friends of the Earth announced this morning it has permission to proceed with a court challenge against two of the government’s landmark climate strategies.
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