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10+ years of independent journalism on UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to it

National park gas plan would have “significant environmental impacts” – ruling

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 8, 2026

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By Ruth Hayhurst on January 7, 2026

Star Energy seeks more time to restore Egmanton oilfield

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 6, 2026

2026 headlines

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Small rise in support for fracking – latest government survey

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 1, 2018 • ( 56 Comments )

UK support for fracking has recovered from its record low, according to the latest findings from a quarterly government survey. Opposition fell slightly but remains double the level of support.

IGas gets more time for site construction at Misson – despite concerns about owls

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 1, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

  IGas has been given extra time to prepare its shale gas site at Misson in Nottinghamshire prompting disappointment and concern from residents and environmental groups.

Drilling diary – February 2018

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

50+ events in February about fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK including: Opening of Examination in Public of North Yorkshire Minerals and Waste Joint Plan; Derbyshire County Council sets its view on INEOS shale plans for Marsh Lane; INEOS, Fracking and You public meetings about […]

Residents get say at Derbyshire meeting on INEOS shale gas plans after council u-turn

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 31, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

Council officers have done a U-turn over whether people can give their views at a meeting to discuss INEOS plans for shale gas exploration in a Derbyshire village.

UKOG confirms surrender of Isle of Wight exploration licence – six weeks after it happened

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 31, 2018 • ( 18 Comments )

UK Oil and Gas Investments Plc announced this morning it was not seeking a time extension of an exploration licence, off the south west coast of the Isle of Wight.

New data on the costs and benefits of shale gas exploration in Lancashire

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 30, 2018 • ( 84 Comments )

The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, announced today it had spent a total of £6.8m in the Lancashire economy in the past two years. But new figures show the cost of policing outside the company’s Preston New Road site near Blackpool reached almost £6m for a single year.

Council surrenders local decision on INEOS Derbyshire shale gas application

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 29, 2018 • ( 27 Comments )

The decision on the first shale gas application in Derbyshire will now be decided by a government-appointed planning inspector following a vote by councillors this morning.

Protest update: 22-28 January 2018

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 28, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

In this update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: Demonstrations outside council meetings in Chester and Rotherham; First “lorry surfing” protest at Misson Springs; Lock-on trial verdict; Campaign steps up.

Church of England has no official policy on fracking and is not seeking shale gas applications, parliament told

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 28, 2018 • ( 21 Comments )

Fracking Week in Parliament The Church of England has no formal policy on fracking and no plans to use its land for shale gas exploration, a senior official told parliament last week.

What’s happening this week? 29 January-4 February 2018

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 28, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

In this week’s listings: Meeting of Derbyshire County Council on INEOS second shale gas application for Marsh Lane; Publication of latest government data on public attitudes to fracking; Webcast of conference on fracking and public health; Plus meetings, gatherings, talks and deadlines.

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