Study calls for “robust monitoring” of redundant wells for methane leaks
New research into fugitive methane emissions has called for better monitoring of decommissioned onshore oil and gas wells.
Minister to “consider next steps” on fracking
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has said he is preparing to consider the next steps on fracking.
UK fracking industry offers fixed gas price “to cut bills”
The organisation representing the UK shale industry has offered to fix gas prices to industry, transport and homes.
UKOG loses costs bid in Dunsfold drilling appeal
The government has refused costs to UK Oil & Gas plc in its successful appeal over gas exploration near Dunsfold in Surrey.
Eight new wells for East Yorkshire’s West Newton gasfield – plan unveiled
The first of eight new horizontal wells to exploit the West Newton gasfield in East Yorkshire could be drilled within months, it was revealed today.
Spirit sticks with Cuadrilla in Lancashire
Spirit Energy, which had planned to withdraw its stake in shale exploration in Lancashire, has changed its mind.
Views sought on IGas plans for grey hydrogen production in Surrey
People are being invited to comment on the environmental impact of plans by IGas to produce unabated hydrogen at its gas site at Albury in Surrey.
Company rejects MP’s opposition to consent for Dunsfold gas drilling
The company behind gas exploration near the Surrey village of Dunsfold has complained to the local MP, Jeremy Hunt, about his comments that it would cause “enormous damage and disruption”.
UK climate policies “on track to deliver legally-binding carbon cuts”, government tells court
The UK strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions could exceed targets set by parliament, government lawyers told the High Court today.
Government climate policies fall short of legally-binding carbon cuts – court told
Climate policies in the UK government’s net zero strategy are not enough to meet cuts in greenhouse gas emissions required by law for the 2030s, it was revealed at the High Court today.
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