Government orders review of fracking science
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has ordered a scientific review of the impact of fracking.
Ministers “still talking” about whether to abandon Cuadrilla’s fracking wells
Government appeared to be considering a u-turn this afternoon on the order to Cuadrilla to plug and abandon its shale gas wells at Preston New Road near Blackpool.
Clean UK power will protect households from gas price rises – Kwasi Kwarteng
Consumers will be better protected from fluctuating gas prices as wind and solar provide more energy, the business secretary said today.
Ministers change at energy and climate change
The former energy minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, has been appointed business secretary. He replaces Alok Sharma, who moves to work fulltime as president of the COP26 climate conference in November.
No surprise that Third Energy is seeking funding from fracking industry, say campaigners
Campaign groups opposed to Third Energy’s plans to frack at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire said this afternoon they weren’t surprised by reports that the company was seeking funds from rival operators.
Picture post: Third Energy removes sound screen at Kirby Misperton
The sound barrier at Third Energy’s would-be fracking site at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire came down today. This follows the withdrawal of other equipment over the past month.
Third Energy releases equipment from fracking site because of “delays over final consent”
Third Energy confirmed tonight it was releasing some equipment from its fracking site at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire after the government required a review of the company’s finances.
North Yorks council meeting shelved after protest over fracking question
A North Yorkshire County Council meeting was suspended this morning when opponents of fracking demanded action to address concerns about imminent operations at a site near their homes.
“Third Energy failed to carry out proper monitoring at Yorkshire fracking site” – new report
Third Energy should be denied consent to frack in North Yorkshire because it failed to carry out monitoring correctly, Friends of the Earth said this morning.
Caution in government about Cameron’s shale gas revolution
4/2/14 David Cameron’s message “We going all out for shale” doesn’t appear to have support in all parts of his government. The business secretary, Vince Cable, told today’s Guardian “Shale gas is a long-term possibility – no more than that.” He said the real future for oil and […]
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