Consent for importing radioactive waste for disposal at Brockham
Angus Energy has come a step closer to disposing of radioactive liquids at its oil production site at Brockham in Surrey.
Latest onshore oil production – September 2022
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for September 2022: First production figures published for Egdon’s Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire.
Cuadrilla seeks two more years at Lancs fracking site
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, has given formal notice that it intends to apply to extend the life of its shale gas site at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
Fracking firm accepts criminal responsibility for contamination of ‘Gasland’ town’s water
A US fracking company has agreed to pay $16.29 million for a new public water system following criminal charges over contamination featured in the Gasland documentary.
UK onshore oil sites continue to emit methane, research reveals
The climate-damaging gas methane is still being released at English onshore oil sites, a year after researchers revealed the problem.
Edinburgh council votes for fossil fuel divestment
Councillors in Edinburgh voted this afternoon for an end to investments in fossil fuel companies by the £8+ billion Lothian Pension Fund.
Climate activists target 13 London offices over fossil fuels ties
Climate campaigners this morning sprayed fake oil on London offices with links to the fossil fuel industry.
COP27: historic deal on climate loss and damage but 1.5C limit “on life support”
The COP27 climate conference ended in Egypt today with a landmark agreement to compensate poorer countries that are the victims of climate change. But there was little progress in tacking emissions from burning fossil fuels, the root cause of global warming.
Action on IGas failure to restore Misson Springs shale gas site
Officials have taken the first steps to force IGas to restore its shale gas site at Misson Springs in Nottinghamshire.
Reabold shareholders stick with company’s board
Shareholders in Reabold Resources have voted to maintain the company’s board.
