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

West Newton frack will “cut cash levels” at Reabold

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 5, 2026

Burniston pledges to fight Europa fracking appeal

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 5, 2026

Energy bill “fails to ban fracking”

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 4, 2026

“Community said no for good reason” – response to fracking appeal

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 3, 2026

Updated: Europa to appeal against Burniston fracking refusal

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 3, 2026

Emails raise questions over EA independence on Burniston fracking

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 30, 2026

N Yorks MP and oil and gas expert to debate whether UK regulation can make fracking safe

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 7, 2018 • ( 33 Comments )

The Conservative MP, Kevin Hollinrake, and chartered oil and gas engineer, Mike Hill, will take opposite sides in a debate about fracking in North Yorkshire next month.

IGas update: Nottinghamshire, Cheshire, Surrey

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 7, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

IGas has confirmed the first shale gas well it plans to drill in north Nottingham will be at the Springs Road site at Misson. Drilling was expected to start in mid 2018.

Fossil fuel campaigner climbed on oil rig lorry as an act of conscience, court told

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 6, 2018 • ( 10 Comments )

A campaigner who spent a night on top of a lorry carrying a drilling rig said people who oppose the onshore oil and gas industry must be able to take action.

Third Energy releases equipment from fracking site because of “delays over final consent”

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 6, 2018 • ( 26 Comments )

Third Energy confirmed tonight it was releasing some equipment from its fracking site at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire after the government required a review of the company’s finances.

Protester who climbed on top of a rig lorry tells court the delivery breached planning conditions

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 6, 2018 • ( 21 Comments )

Staff transporting a drilling rig between oil exploration sites in Sussex did not know the delivery was in breach of planning conditions, a court heard today.

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.

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