HSE responds to MPs on silica dust at fracking site
The UK’s health and safety watchdog has accepted it did not inspect the management of silica sand at Cuadrilla’s fracking site near Blackpool.
Horse Hill is a “talented but troublesome teenager”, says UKOG as it goes into the red
The Horse Hill oil field in Surrey, once described by its owner as world class, was likened today to a “talented but troublesome teenager”.
Environment Agency urged to oppose Isle of Wight drilling plans on climate grounds
The Environment Agency is being urged to oppose oil drilling plans on the Isle of Wight after its leader said “fast thinking” was needed to tackle climate change.
Alan Linn quits Third Energy
The chief executive of Third Energy, the Yorkshire gas production company, has resigned after just five months in the job.
New technical director at Cuadrilla
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has confirmed that its technical director, Mark Lappin, is retiring from his full-time post next week.
Centrica payment puts Cuadrilla in profit
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has recorded an annual profit for the first time following a multi-million dollar payment from partner, Centrica.
IGas back in profit predicts 2018 will be “a defining year”
IGas declared a profit of £15.5m in 2017, after two previous years of loss.
Cuadrilla expects Lancs fracking to start within six months from “excellent quality” shale rocks
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, said this morning it estimated fracking would begin between April and June this year.
INEOS Shale announces new chief executive
The former executive of one of the INEOS chemical companies has been appointed head of INEOS Shale, the UK’s largest holder of shale gas exploration licences.
Francis Egan on drilling in 2017, low gas prices, financing expansion and how many wells can you fit on a site
The chief executive of shale gas company, Cuadrilla, gave evidence last week to peers on his company’s operations, financing and plans for the future.
