Derbyshire’s first shale gas plan clears initial hurdle
The first bid for shale gas exploration in Derbyshire will not need a formal environmental impact assessment, the county council confirmed today.
Direct action announced against fracking supply chain – Cuadrilla condemns the plans
The climate change campaign group, Reclaim the Power, has announced plans for a fortnight of direct action against companies which supply the fracking industry.
What’s happening this week? 27 February-5 March 2017
In this week’s listings Lancashire County Council considers planning applications for changed conditions on restoration at Cuadrilla’s site at Becconsall Five Keep it in the Ground mobiliser tour events Court hearings for people arrested at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site Two British Geological Survey drop-in events Plus meetings, workshops, […]
Updated: Hundreds rally against fracking in two shale gas areas
Two rallies against fracking today attracted hundreds of campaigners from across the country.
Horse Hill “Gatwick Gusher” planning decision delayed until summer
The decision on whether further testing and drilling should go ahead at the so-called Gatwick Gusher oil site at Horse Hill in Surrey has been put back until July 2017.
Nationwide response expected at anti-fracking rally in Lancashire
Opponents of Cuadrilla’s plans to frack for shale gas are expected to travel from across England for a national day of action tomorrow.
Fracking Week in Parliament:20-24 February 2017
Fracking Week in Parliament returns after a two-week break in references to fracking or shale gas in the UK’s parliaments. In this week’s post: Consultation on the shale gas wealth fund Incentives to fracking communities Labour amendment to prevent imposition of fracking on unwilling areas Scottish Conservative call […]
Third Energy records loss of £3.8m in 2015
Third Energy UK Gas Limited – the company behind fracking plans at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire – made a loss of £3.854m in 2015.
Plans agreed for checking road damage at Leith Hill oil site
Europa’s scheme to drill for oil near a Surrey beauty spot took a small step forward yesterday with approval of another planning condition.
Article on Cuadrilla fracking protests prompts 14 complaints to press watchdog
The press regulator has received multiple complaints about an article by the Telegraph referring to arrests at Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site.
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