March 2016 fracking headlines
Our digest of March’s headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them
Gas company drops south Wales appeal and looks for another site
Coastal Oil and Gas has dropped its challenge over plans to drill for unconventional gas at Llanharan in south Wales. It plans to look for another site in the area.
Updated: Campaigners rally in round two of Llanharan drilling fight
Politicians from three parties, including two members of the Welsh National Assembly, attended a public meeting this evening to discuss news that Coastal Oil and Gas is fighting on with plans to explore for unconventional gas.
Who wants to drill where? Summer 2015 update
Summary of recent activity, applications, consultations and decisions on UK onshore oil and gas.
May 2015 fracking headlines
Our digest of last month’s about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world, including: Investigation finds multiple problems at Cuadrilla drilling sites Hunters shot geese on Cuadrilla’s wildfowl refuge Third Energy applies for planning permission to frack in Ryedale Rathlin […]
New Kent drilling plan and vote against frack-free status
Leaked document reveals new drilling proposals in east Kent, as Canterbury opposes frack-free motion New plans for exploratory drilling at Tilmanstone in east Kent has been leaked to an anti-fracking campaign group. They came to light as councillors in Canterbury voted against a motion to make the district […]
Drilling company boss joins Kent fracking debate
The head of an oil and gas company with drilling licences in Kent has bucked industry trends and agreed to put the case for fracking in a public debate.
