Government considering fracking consent and cash for protest policing
The Government has confirmed it has received an application for hydraulic fracturing consent for Third Energy’s wellsite in North Yorkshire.
Landowners accuse government of “major failing” over liability for fracking
Landowners are demanding speedy action from the government about who should deal with the consequences if something goes wrong with fracking.
Direct action announced against fracking supply chain – Cuadrilla condemns the plans
The climate change campaign group, Reclaim the Power, has announced plans for a fortnight of direct action against companies which supply the fracking industry.
Fracking Week in Parliament: :17-21 October 2016
In this Fracking Week in Parliament: Lord Vinson on shale gas and energy self-sufficiency Alex Cunningham on carbon capture and storage for coal and gas Carolyn Harris on tidal lagoons instead of fracking Baroness Featherstone on shale gas versus tackling climate change
New group backs fracking in Lancashire
A new pro-shale group in Lancashire, part-funded by the onshore gas industry, launched yesterday in Blackpool. Lancashire for Shale called on local and national decision-makers to get behind onshore natural gas development in the county. The group said it was made up of local businesses and residents who […]
52% of Lancs businesses think fracking will boost economy – poll
A poll of 500 Lancashire businesses released today (16th February 2016) found just over half thought shale gas would have a positive impact on the local economy.
Fracking too good to pass up, says Ryedale MP
Britain can’t afford to ignore the opportunities offered by shale gas, the MP Kevin Hollinrake told a debate in the House of Commons this morning.
INEOS interview: Company spotlight turns to English shale gas areas
The Swiss-based chemicals company, INEOS, looks unlikely to commit to shale gas surveying in Scotland until it knows whether the country’s moratorium on fracking will be lifted. A senior executive told DrillOrDrop he expects the company’s shale business will concentrate next on Cheshire and other areas of England, […]
Ryedale businesses fight fracking – but Teesside industry welcomes drilling
More than 180 businesses have joined together to campaign against fracking in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.
Guest Post: Fossil fuel firms accused of failing to report climate risks
Guest Post by Alex Kirby In this Guest Post, Alex Kirby, of the Climate New Network reports on the accusation that many of the UK’s oil, gas and coal companies are ducking their legal duty to inform investors of risks caused by climate change. Fossil fuel companies operating […]
DRILL OR DROP? 