Picture post: Hundreds attend ‘Fracking in Lancashire’ event
An estimated 350 people attended an event near Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road shale gas site to discuss the impacts of fracking on residents.
Surrey residents protest about impacts of 20-year oil production plans
People living around the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick Airport have protested about long-term drilling and production plans.
Geoscientists join call for review of fracking tremor rules – opponents say industry must prove it can frack safely
A group of 48 geoscientists, many with links to the oil and gas industry, has called for a government review of the rules on fracking-induced earth tremors.
Angus applies for consent for extended well test at Balcombe
Angus Energy is seeking the go-ahead for an extended well test at its Balcombe site in West Sussex.
Weekend long read: Promises, promises. Will operators meet their drilling commitments and does it matter?
Time is running out for UK onshore oil and gas companies that were awarded exploration licences in the most recent government licensing round.
Driller seeks land access for Somerset surveys and prepares for stock market listing
Landowners on the edge of the Mendip hills in Somerset have been approached by an oil and gas explorer, who wants to test for hydrocarbons.
Government survey: Earthquake fears push up opposition to fracking – support drops again
Opposition to fracking has risen to near record levels in the latest government public attitudes survey with a big increase in concern about earthquakes. Support for fracking fell to a joint record low.
“No plans to review fracking tremor rules” – regulator
The government appears to have rejected calls by Cuadrilla for a review of the rules on earth tremors caused by fracking.
Cuadrilla fully fracked only 5% of shale gas well and calls for urgent review of tremor rules
Cuadrilla has called for an urgent review of the rules on earth tremors caused by fracking after revealing that it fully fractured only two of 42 planned stages at its shale gas well near Blackpool.
Egdon appeals again over Wressle refusal
Egdon Resources has confirmed that it has lodged another appeal against refusal of planning permission for long-term oil production at the Wressle site near Scunthorpe.
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