Climate protests at Ineos sites
Activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland have blocked entrances to the Ineos petrochemical plant at Grangemouth in Falkirk.
Report challenges industry arguments for UK onshore oil
The UK does not need more onshore oil to deliver energy security, net zero emissions, jobs or feedstocks, a new report has concluded.
Breaking: Climate activists occupy land planned for Ineos Project One in Belgium
Climate campaigners from across Europe are reporting they have occupied a site earmarked by Ineos for a major chemicals complex in Belgium.
UK climate assembly rejects fossil fuels and CCS
A key part of the UK government’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been opposed by the first citizens’ assembly on climate change.
Irish government moves to block imports of fracked gas
The Irish government has announced it is withdrawing support for a gas import terminal at Shannon on the south west coast.
Decision deferred on Dunsfold oil and gas site
The planning decision due this week on proposals to drill for oil and gas near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey has been deferred.
Guest post: What Covid-19 teaches us about fracking in the UK
In this guest post, Chris Hesketh makes the case for a post-Covid-19 recovery without fracking or unconventional gas extraction.
April 2020 headlines
You can keep up with the news here with our digest of headlines about UK fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas, updated daily.
Campaigners challenge judge’s block to judicial review of Surrey oil production
Opponents of the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick airport are seeking to overturn the decision of a High Court judge.
Methane emissions from oil and gas industry “vastly underestimated” – new study
Emissions of methane from fossil fuels have been underestimated by up to 40%, according to a new study.
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