IGas accused of “disregarding” planning system” in Notts and “irresponsible actions” in Cheshire
IGas is at the centre of disputes with the authorities in two areas where it has licences to explore for gas.
Lawyer considers compensation case for properties damaged by seismic testing
A Manchester law firm is in the early stages of launching a legal case on behalf of people who say their properties have been damaged by seismic surveying in Lancashire.
Lancs residents offered £180 for shale gas opinions – but not if they’re pro or anti fracking
A group opposed to Cuadrilla’s plans to frack in the Fylde area of Lancashire has reacted angrily to news that the government is offering local people money to take part in surveys about shale gas.
Fracking Week in Westminster – w/e 26th February 2016
In this Fracking Week in Westminster: Waste water re-injection and earthquakes The Green Investment Bank and funding for shale gas Government energy policy and fracking
Photos: Yorkshire demonstration over “degraded democracy” of fracking decisions
Yorkshire residents opposed to government proposals to take over decisions on fracking confronted their MP, Kevin Hollinrake, outside his constituency surgery at the weekend. Members of Frack Free Ryedale, Frack Free Helmsley and local residents demonstrated outside Helmsley Arts Centre on Saturday morning. They are angry that three senior cabinet […]
Drilling diary – March 2016
50+ meetings, film screenings, deadlines and other key dates in March on fracking and onshore oil and gas. Advanced notice of dates throughout 2016. Updated throughout the month. Please let us know here if you’d like us to add your events.
Top 10 points on waste – Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 11
Environmental consultant and engineer, Alan Watson, gave evidence today against Cuadrilla’s plans for fracking at Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood. His evidence to the inquiry revealed secret information, missing and disputed flowback data and questions about treatment capacity.
Top 10 points on climate change – Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 11
Professor Kevin Anderson, deputy director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, gave evidence to the inquiry today against Cuadrilla’s plans for fracking at Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood. Here are the key points from his evidence:
Live updates from the Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 11 – climate change and waste
Live news as it happens at the 11th of the inquiry at Blackpool Football Club into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans for the Fylde area of Lancashire. Check our Inquiry page for more information, posts and links.
Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 10 – what opponents said about Preston New Road
25 opponents of the Preston New Road scheme gave evidence to the evening session on Day 10 of the inquiry. This is what they had to say:
DRILL OR DROP? 