INEOS looks to bypass local decisions on its first two shale applications
A draft press statement suggests the UK’s biggest shale gas company is looking to remove the decision on its first exploration applications from local councils.
What the judge said in his ruling on INEOS fracking protest injunction
A High Court judge ruled this morning that an interim injunction sought by INEOS against anti-fracking protesters should continue. See DrillOrDrop breaking news.
Breaking: INEOS fracking injunction continues
A judge has ruled that an injunction obtained against anti-fracking protesters by INEOS Shale should continue
UKOG drops oil production bid for Markwells Wood but promises new application in weeks
The company behind oil production at Markwells Wood in the South Downs has scaled back its plans following concerns about pollution to drinking water.
Shale gas will bring wholesale industrialisation and change the countryside for decades, Tory MP tells debate
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
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
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
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
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
Large numbers of police are using aggressive tactics to make it hard for people to protest against fracking, according to a report published today.
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