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Independent journalism on UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to it

Egdon appeals against North Kelsey refusal

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 8, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Calls for tougher windfall tax as BP announces tripling of profits

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 2, 2022 • ( 7 Comments )

Guest post: Yorkshire Landowners question Conservative leadership candidates on fracking

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 1, 2022 • ( 41 Comments )

August 2022 headlines

By Ruth Hayhurst on August 1, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Climate activists trespass in Aberdeen harbour over threat to local park

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 31, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Local support for fracking – how would you know?

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 29, 2022 • ( 20 Comments )

“In due course” – latest on government fracking review

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 25, 2022 • ( 3 Comments )

The government will publish the review of scientific evidence on fracking and decide on the next steps “in due course”, the energy minister Greg Hands said this week.

Good Law Project backs community challenge to government over gas drilling near Surrey village

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 21, 2022 • ( 10 Comments )

The Good Law Project announced this morning it was supporting the community group, Protect Dunsfold, in its bid to challenge a government decision to allow exploratory drilling for gas on the edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Business secretary misses committee hearing on energy transition

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 20, 2022 • ( 21 Comments )

The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has avoided scrutiny by MPs on the UK phase out of fossil fuels.

Minister still reviewing West Newton production plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 20, 2022 • ( 6 Comments )

The communities’ secretary is still considering an application for long-term oil production at West Newton-A in East Yorkshire.

UKOG to farm out Surrey gas exploration

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 20, 2022 • ( 6 Comments )

Drilling for gas near a Surrey village will be funded by another company, the operator has announced.

Cuadrilla plans to extend life of fracking site by two years

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 19, 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has taken the first step to extending the life of its suspended fracking site near Blackpool.

UKOG threatens libel action against councillor

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 19, 2022 • ( 4 Comments )

The company behind plans to explore for gas near a Surrey village has threatened to sue a senior local councillor for libel.

Community group joins council in Dunsfold drilling challenges

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 19, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

A community group has added its voice to legal challenges against gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold.

Updated: UK government’s net zero strategy unlawful, court rules

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 18, 2022 • ( 12 Comments )

A landmark decision at the High Court has ruled that the government’s flagship plans to cut carbon emissions breach legal obligations.

Councillors to seek legal challenge to Dunsfold gas drilling

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 18, 2022 • ( 18 Comments )

A council which opposed drilling for gas near a Surrey village has taken the first step to fight ministerial approval of the scheme.

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