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

New date for Burniston gas decision

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 19, 2026

“£1.9m investment commitment for West Newton” – Reabold

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 13, 2026

Horse Hill news update

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 11, 2026

Minister responds to council fracking questions

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

Europa shareholders back fundraising

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 3, 2026

N Yorks Council “burying its head in the sand” over Burniston gas plan complaints

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 2, 2026

Fourth gas plan opposed in a fortnight as Derbyshire councillors vote against INEOS shale scheme at Marsh Lane

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 5, 2018 • ( 21 Comments )

Opponents of INEOS plans to explore for shale gas in a Derbyshire village stood in applause as councillors voted against the scheme this evening.

Breaking: Derbyshire councillors vote to oppose INEOS shale gas plans at Marsh Lane

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 5, 2018 • ( 18 Comments )

Live updates from Derbyshire County Council planning board meeting to discuss INEOS plans for shale gas exploration at Marsh Lane.

What’s happening this week? 5-11 February 2018

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 4, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

In this week’s listings: Derbyshire councillors vote on INEOS shale gas plan at Bramleymoor Lane; Four INEOS, Fracking and You public meetings in Yorkshire; Two public meeting about Aurora’s plans on Altcar Moss, Lancashire; Trial of anti-fracking protester in Brighton; “Find out about fracking” talks; Plus action and […]

Weekend Long Read: For all its faults, “fracking” is not the issue here…

By Guest Post on February 3, 2018 • ( 30 Comments )

Paul Mobbs, of Mobbs’ Environmental Investigations and Research, reflects on a decade of inquiry into fracking for the first in an occasional series of long reads for the weekend.

INEOS refuses to rule out fracking under North York Moors – what the company told the national park

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 2, 2018 • ( 15 Comments )

Planners in the North York Moors appealed to INEOS to abandon plans to explore for shale gas under the national park. But according to minutes of a meeting last month INEOS refused.

Fracking firm Third Energy records loss of £3.4m in delayed 2016 accounts

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 2, 2018 • ( 52 Comments )

The company behind plans to frack at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire released its long-awaited 2016 accounts this morning, declaring a loss of £3.405m.

February 2018 drilling headlines

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

Keep up with the news with DrillOrDrop’s February 2018 digest of headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas updated daily.

MPs to investigate whether to take decisions on fracking plans out of local control

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 1, 2018 • ( 50 Comments )

  A committee of MPs is to examine whether planning applications for fracking in England should be decided by a government minister, rather than local councils.

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.

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