Who’s saying what on government plans to fast-track fracking?
This post is tracking politician comments and council votes on government proposals to change the planning rules for shale gas developments in England.
MPs call for evidence on government plans to speed up fracking decisions
Government proposals to make changes to the planning rules for shale gas and fracking are to come under scrutiny at a meeting of MPs next month.
Events diary – September 2018 onwards
September 2018 could see the first hydraulic fracture in the UK since 2011. 17 events are already planned outside the Cuadrilla-operated site at Preston New Road near Blackpool, plus a women’s rally in Parliament Square.
EA grants new permit for Balcombe oil site – but orders work before flow test can start
The Environment Agency announced this afternoon it had granted a new permit for the oil exploration site at Balcombe in West Sussex.
Breaking: Ineos gets go-ahead for first shale gas exploration in Derbyshire
The first shale gas exploration scheme in Derbyshire has been approved.
What’s happening this week? 13-19 August 2018
In this week’s listings Decision expected on Ineos plans for shale gas exploratory drilling at Bramleymoor Lane in Derbyshire; First anniversary of Green Monday protests at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road shale gas site; Latest release of data in government public attitudes to fracking survey; Start of Lancashire lorry […]
Three new applications for Europa’s oil exploration site near Leith Hill
The company behind oil exploration near Leith Hill in Surrey has submitted three new planning applications for the site.
