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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

Councillors back Burniston delay but company urges timely decision

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

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 5, 2026

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Shale gas will bring wholesale industrialisation and change the countryside for decades, Tory MP tells debate

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 22, 2017 • ( 22 Comments )

The Conservative MP for INEOS’s first proposed shale gas site has told the government “we do not want the kind of industrialisation this would bring”.

Europa to challenge council over Leith Hill oil site – company accused of not talking to residents

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 21, 2017 • ( 19 Comments )

Europa Oil & Gas announced this morning it was taking action against Surrey County Council over final approval of its exploration plans near Leith Hill.

Protest update: 13-26 November 2017

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 21, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

In this update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: MPs address anti-fracking rally at Ellesmere Port; Launch of protest policing report at Preston New Road; 12 protesters found guilty of obstructing the highway outside Cuadrilla’s site Visits by former Green Party and Lib […]

Angus explains Lidsey oil disappointment and compares Kimmeridge to leading US oil field

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 20, 2017 • ( 23 Comments )

Angus Energy has given more details about problems at its Lidsey oil site near Bognor Regis in West Sussex. It also likened one of Lidsey’s source rocks to the Bakken oil field in North Dakota.

Police and campaigners respond to criticism of anti-fracking protest policing

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 20, 2017 • ( 13 Comments )

  Anti-fracking campaigners have called on police to protect their civil right to protest. They were responding to a report published this morning alleging “confrontational and “aggressive” policing. Two police forces in fracking protest areas said they have a duty to balance the right to protest with rights […]

Calls for independent review of “confrontational” policing at anti-fracking protests

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 20, 2017 • ( 20 Comments )

  Large numbers of police are using aggressive tactics to make it hard for people to protest against fracking, according to a report published today.

What’s happening this week? 20-26 November 2017

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 19, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

In this week’s listing Launch of Netpol report on policing at anti-fracking protests; Parliamentary debate on fracking in Cheshire; Nottingham County Council motion on seismic testing ; Don’t frack the commonwheel presented to Westminster.

BGS admits mistake over claim that Cheshire fracking research centre was chosen after public consultation

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 18, 2017 • ( 11 Comments )

The British Geological Survey has apologised after stating in a press release that Ince Marshes in Cheshire had been chosen as the site of a geological research centre after a consultation with local residents.

Government sidesteps call for “urgent” debate on fracking and climate change

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 17, 2017 • ( 20 Comments )

Fracking Week in Parliament 13-17 November 2017. The Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, has called for an urgent debate on the compatibility of fracking with UK climate objectives.

£1.2m for councils dealing with shale planning applications

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 17, 2017 • ( 5 Comments )

Councils dealing with planning applications for shale gas developments were invited today to bid for a share of £1.2m.

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