West Newton fracturing heading for approval
Plans to carry out a lower-volume hydraulic fracture at the West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire look likely to get the go-ahead.
Hampshire urged to ban new oil and gas developments in updated planning rules
Campaigners have called for a “blanket ban” on new oil and gas developments in new planning rules proposed for Hampshire.
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DrillOrDrop’s digest of headlines from the international climate conference in Dubai, 30 November-12 December 2023.
COP26: Countries split over key emissions text in climate agreement
A group of more than 20 countries is pushing to remove the entire section of the draft COP26 climate agreement on reducing emissions.
COP26: Countries urged to strengthen climate commitments in draft treaty
The first version of the COP26 climate agreement was published this morning with calls for countries to do more to cut carbon emissions.
Updated: Wressle frack plan still “in draft”
A key document needed to allow small-scale fracking at Wressle in north Lincolnshire has not yet been approved.
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.
Mayor of London stands firm against fracking in planning policy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has rejected the recommendation of the Planning Inspectorate to drop an anti-fracking policy from the London Plan.
IGas responds to community anger over protest injunction
The shale gas company, IGas, has been criticised for treating communities with “disrespect and contempt” after serving a High Court injunction on two residents’ groups.
North Yorkshire prepares for crucial battle that could shape fracking policy across England
Future planning policy for fracking in England could be set in the coming months in the rolling hills and copses of North Yorkshire.
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