IGas submits Tinker Lane shale gas application
IGas has confirmed it has applied for planning permission to drill for shale gas at Tinker Lane, in Bassetlaw, north Nottinghamshire.
Government not delivering on fracking decision timetable – Cuadrilla CEO
The head of the fracking company, Cuadrilla, warned this morning that investors didn’t have “limitless patience”.
More consultation on permit for IGas shale exploration at Misson
The Environment Agency has announced it intends to grant an environmental permit for shale gas exploration at a former cold war missile launch base in north Nottinghamshire.
Drilling diary – May 2016
40+ key dates and events in May 2016, including exhibitions, film screenings, conferences, deadlines, planning decisions, presentations, demonstrations. And advanced notice of 30+ dates later in the year. Updated throughout the month. Please let us know here if you’d like us to add your events.
Who wants to drill where? Spring 2016 update
Summary of recent activity on UK fracking and onshore oil and gas, including applications, consents and withdrawals.
Fracking Week in Parliament – w/e 25th March 2016
In this Fracking Week in Politics: Cat Smith on community veto and local decision-making for fracking plans David Nuttall on protecting protected areas from shale development Peers on how “planning in principle” affects fracking Neil Findlay on Scottish government meetings with shale gas companies Sarah Boyack on cost of fracking […]
Cuadrilla fracking inquiry: what happens now?
With the end of the Cuadrilla fracking inquiry yesterday, attention now turns to the report of the inspector, Wendy McKay.
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.
Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 10 – what the supporters say about Preston New Road?
Two supporters of the Preston New Road plans gave their views at the evening session on Day 10 of the inquiry.
Top 10 points on planning issues – Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 10
Lancashire County Council put its planning case for refusing the fracking applications at Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood. Its witness, Katie Atkinson, argued that the applications did not comply with local and national planning and mineral policies. Here are our top 10 arguments between the two sides […]
