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10+ years of independent journalism on UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to it

EA issues revised Burniston fracking assessment

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 15, 2026

Brockham workover notice

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 14, 2026

Rathlin accounts delayed

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 13, 2026

EA fails to satisfy critics after admitting flaws in Burniston fracking report

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 5, 2026

Reabold takeover fails

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 2, 2026

Reabold outlines West Newton plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 30, 2026

Environment Agency statement on Horse Hill smell

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 18, 2016 • ( 13 Comments )

On Tuesday, we reported on complaints made by people living near the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey about a hydrocarbon smell that coincided with a flow test of the well.

Live updates from Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 7 – business

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 18, 2016 • ( 6 Comments )

Live news as it happens at the seventh day 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. The inquiry is examining Cuadrilla’s plans to drill and frack at Preston New Road and Roseacre […]

First evening session of Cuadrilla’s fracking inquiry – the opponents

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 17, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

  Live updates from the first evening session of the Cuadrilla fracking inquiry. Watched by Cuadrilla’s Francis Egan and officers from Lancashire County Council,  20 members of the public told the Inspector Wendy McKay why they opposed the Roseacre Wood schemes. You can read what four supporters of the […]

First evening session of Cuadrilla’s fracking inquiry – the supporters

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 17, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Live updates from the first evening session of the Cuadrilla fracking inquiry. Watched by Cuadrilla’s Francis Egan and officers from Lancashire County Council,  four members of the public told the Inspector Wendy McKay why they supported the Roseacre Wood schemes. You can read what 20 opponents of the application said here.

Who said what about the traffic route to Roseacre Wood? Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 6

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 17, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Who spoke today? Cuadrilla’s traffic witness, Johnny Ojeil, of Arup, defended the proposed route for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to the Roseacre Wood fracking site. He was questioned by the inquiry inspector, Wendy McKay, barristers for Lancashire County Council and Roseacre residents, and Cllr Peter Collins for Newton-with-Clifton […]

Live updates on Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 6 – traffic

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 17, 2016 • ( 8 Comments )

Live news as it happens at the sixth day 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.

52% of Lancs businesses think fracking will boost economy – poll

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 17, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

A poll of 500 Lancashire businesses released today (16th February 2016) found just over half thought shale gas would have a positive impact on the local economy.

Horse Hill neighbours complain about smell as oil company celebrates “significant” test result

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2016 • ( 27 Comments )

People living near the Horse Hill oil well in Surrey have complained to the Environment Agency about smells during flow tests yesterday.

Who said what at today’s fracking inquiry? Key points on traffic and landscape

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

No reason to refuse Roseacre appeal on traffic, says Cuadrilla Cuadrilla told the public inquiry into its fracking plans in Lancashire that lorries traveling to the Roseacre Wood site would not make the roads unsafe.

Live updates from Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 5 – traffic and landscape

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 16, 2016 • ( 26 Comments )

Photo: David Burr Live news as it happens at the fifth day of the inquiry at Blackpool Football Club into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans in the Fylde area of Lancashire. Check our Inquiry page for more information, posts and links.

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