Controls needed to cut risk of spills and leaks from UK shale gas industry – new research
The UK could see up to one spill for every four large shale gas pads, according to researchers.
UKOG responds to Angus comments on operations at Broadford Bridge
UK Oil and Gas, the company behind oil exploration at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex, has rejected comments made about its operations by Angus Energy.
Changes planned to questions in government survey of fracking views
The government is planning to change some of the questions in its public opinion survey on why people support or oppose fracking.
Vivienne Westwood takes to the catwalk in protest over INEOS injunction
The fashion designer, Dame Vivienne Westwood, turned model this morning in a protest over the injunction acquired by the shale gas company, INEOS Upstream.
New application for Wressle oil production due by April
A new planning application for oil production at the Wressle site near Scunthorpe is expected by the end of April, one of the partners in the project has said.
Balcombe well test likely to come before Brockham, says Angus Energy
Angus Energy has said it expects to test its newly-acquired well at Balcombe in West Sussex, before turning to Brockham in Surrey.
Campaigner considers appeal over conviction for climbing on rig lorry
An anti-drilling campaigner who delayed the transport of an oil rig by spending the night on the delivery lorry has been found guilty.
Campaigners call on Robin Hood in fight against frackers
The legend of Robin Hood is inspiring a campaign against plans by INEOS to explore for shale gas in the East Midlands.
The acid debate – what the Environment Agency says about acidising oil and gas wells and how campaigners respond
The use of acid in oil and gas wells is dividing opinion across the country, particularly in southern England and parts of the East Midlands.
What’s happening this week? 12-18 February 2018
In this week’s listings: Mass boycott of Barclays; Three more INEOS, Fracking and You public meetings; Pre-inquiry meeting on INEOS Harthill appeal Protest trial and verdict; Film screenings; Plus rallies and gatherings.
