Calls for Cheshire fracking referendum and clean-up fund
A member on Cheshire West and Chester Council is calling for a local referendum on plans by INEOS to frack for shale gas in her area.
What’s happening this week? 16-22 May 2016
DrillOrDrop’s weekly update of events about fracking, onshore oil and gas and the campaigns around them. Please let us know if any of these details are incorrect or if other events should be included.
Key issues for Third Energy fracking decision
On Friday (20 May) councillors in North Yorkshire will meet to decide whether to approve what could be the UK’s first fracked shale gas well for more than five years.
Third Energy welcomes recommendation to approve Kirby Misperton fracking plans
In a statement issued tonight Rasik Valand, Chief Executive of Third Energy, said:
Breaking: Anti-fracking groups urge councillors to refuse Third Energy shale gas plans
Opponents of shale gas have appealed to county councillors in North Yorkshire to overrule planners and refuse Third Energy’s application to frack at Kirby Misperton, in Ryedale.
Breaking: Planners recommend approval of Third Energy fracking plan in N Yorks
Plans by Third Energy to frack an existing well near the North Yorkshire village of Kirby Misperton have been recommended for approval.
Fracking: “Local people know best” – Minister
The energy minister, Andrea Leadsom, promised today there would be “no compromise” on taking account of the views of local communities on fracking.
Pictures: Protests outside INEOS councillor briefings
Senior staff from INEOS held private meetings with parish councillors in Cheshire, Derbyshire and North Yorkshire this week to explain the company’s plans to explore for shale gas. Opponents of fracking held demonstrations outside the meetings at Frodsham and Malton. Look out for our reports on issues raised at the […]
More consultation on permit for IGas shale exploration at Misson
The Environment Agency has announced it intends to grant an environmental permit for shale gas exploration at a former cold war missile launch base in north Nottinghamshire.
Arrest at Woodburn Forest drilling protest
Police in Northern Ireland arrested a man during a protest today against exploratory drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus.
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