Fracking support falls to record low while opposition peaks – latest government survey
Opposition to fracking for shale gas has risen to a record high and support is at the lowest level so far, according to a government survey of public attitudes.
Celtique pulls out of two new exploration licences in East Midlands
Egdon Resources announced today that it had taken over Celtique Energie’s interests in two oil and gas exploration licences.
IGas bondholders divided over debt terms
IGas shares closed down more than 9% on the day after the company’s bondholders disagreed in votes over proposals to relax liquidity obligations.
Water contamination threat prompts objections to oil production plans in National Park
Portsmouth Water has objected to proposals for 20 years of oil production in the South Downs National Park because of concerns about contamination to drinking water.
Fracking protest sees Ryedale mother and daughter set up home in Barclays
A mother and daughter installed a sofa, plants and coffee table at a branch of Barclays in York this morning to bring home their opposition to the bank’s investment in fracking.
What’s happening this week? 24-30 October 2016
Bumper list of 40+ events this week about fracking and onshore oil and gas, including: nationwide protests against investment in Third Energy by Barclays Bank, plus public meetings, consultation deadlines, film screenings and continuation of Upton eviction trial.
12 new fracking studies: resource, attitudes, impacts and regulation
This round-up looks at studies about fracking published in the past month. Please let us know if we’ve missed a report you think should be included. Click here to get in touch.
Fracking Week in Parliament: :17-21 October 2016
In this Fracking Week in Parliament: Lord Vinson on shale gas and energy self-sufficiency Alex Cunningham on carbon capture and storage for coal and gas Carolyn Harris on tidal lagoons instead of fracking Baroness Featherstone on shale gas versus tackling climate change
Oil firm seeks extra security against protesters at Leith Hill drill site
Europa Oil and Gas has said it needs extra security to protect its oil exploration site near Leith Hill in Surrey from protesters.
Breaking: Group starts legal challenge over Lancashire fracking go-ahead
A community group has begun a legal challenge to the Government’s decision to grant planning permission for fracking at a site in Lancashire.
DRILL OR DROP? 