New decision dates for Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking applications
Cuadrilla’s plans to frack at two sites in the Fylde area of Lancashire will be decided at the end of June.
Guest post: Beware the No Frack Promise
In this guest post, Sussex author and campaigner, Martin Dale, explains why he and other local people are sceptical about Celtique Energie’s pledge that it is drilling a conventional exploration well at Broadford Bridge, near Billingshurst, and will not use fracking.
Dart appeal over Dudleston cbm drilling downgraded to hearing
Dart Energy’s appeal for an exploratory coalbed methane borehole at Dudleston Heath near Ellesmere in Shropshire has been downgraded from a public inquiry to hearing.
FAQ on the OGA
What is it? The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has taken over some regulatory functions from the Department of Energy and Climate Change for the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry in the UK.
Drilling diary – May 2015
Updated list of events about fracking and onshore oil and gas including: Public meetings Rallies Community theatre Parade Family day
General election results review
We look at results from constituencies with a special interest in fracking or oil and gas exploration. We also review what happened to MPs who voted in parliament for a fracking moratorium earlier this year.
Judge warns campaigners of financial risk of anti-fracking protests
The judge at a trial of two anti-fracking campaigners warned them that taking part in protests in future could be expensive.
Anti-fracking campaigners defend their lock-on protest at Horse Hill
The risks posed by the oil industry justified a protest outside an exploratory drilling site near Gatwick airport, a court heard this morning.
Andrew Austin quits IGas as company cuts 25% of workforce
The chief executive and co-founder of IGas, Andrew Austin, is stepping down from the board, the company announced this morning. It also gave details of cuts of more than 25% to its workforce and consultants.
Fracking protest trial hears allegation of assaults on campaigners
Two environmental campaigners allege they were assaulted during an anti-fracking protest outside the exploratory oil site at Horse Hill in Surrey last year.
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