Minister dismisses call to extend fracking moratorium
The government has no plans to extend the moratorium on fracking to other forms of well stimulation, correspondence has revealed.
Campaigners accuse regulator of failing to assess fracking risk to nuclear station
The safety regulator for the nuclear industry has no information about the risk of earth tremors from fracking near the Hinkley Point power station, a campaign group has revealed.
Ineos sought to drop fracking and extend deadlines for Barton Moss licence
Britain’s biggest shale gas company told officials it needed more time to carry out agreed work on a drilling licence in Greater Manchester.
Guest post: Why won’t Claire Perry talk to us about fracking?
In this guest post, Lancashire resident Barbara Richardson explains her frustration that the energy minister won’t meet local people to listen to their concerns about fracking.
Residents uncover regulatory loophole at Surrey oil site
A resident’s group in Surrey has discovered a loophole in oil and gas regulations that allow some wells to be stimulated or used for reinjection without specific controls.
Campaign group urges police to stop N Yorks fracking over threat to bats
In a last attempt to stop fracking at Kirby Misperton, Friends of the Earth has asked North Yorkshire Police to investigate whether bats will be at risk from Third Energy’s planned operation.
Government accused of blocking the release of information on fracking industry contacts
27th June 2014 The Department of Energy and Climate Change is criticised today for failing to release details of its contact with oil and gas companies on the issue of fracking.
