Challenge to West Newton fracking consent heads for court
Legal papers have been submitted to the High Court in a legal challenge against plans for lower-volume fracking at an oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
Union Jack warning on UK onshore oil and gas assets
An investor in the Wressle and West Newton fields warned today that government policy has made its UK business “increasingly difficult to progress”.
Ban must “shut the door” on all forms of fracking – campaigners
The government committed in today’s King’s Speech to a permanent ban on fracking – but there’s no still detail on which operations would be included.
New ground added to West Newton fracking challenge
The campaigner challenging consent for lower-volume fracking in East Yorkshire has added a new ground to his case.
Rathlin Energy founder quits
The founder and director of a company behind new plans to use UK onshore gas for bitcoin mining, has resigned.
Campaigner begins legal action against West Newton fracturing
An environmental campaigner has taken the first steps in a legal challenge to the approval of lower-volume fracking in East Yorkshire.
Council unanimously opposes West Newton fracking
East Yorkshire this afternoon unanimously opposed fracking in the county.
West Newton fracture details revealed
More information has been released about plans for a lower-volume frack at the West Newton A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
“£1.9m investment commitment for West Newton” – Reabold
A new share placing could raise £1.9m for the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire, the leading partner has announced.
Rathlin auditor resigns
The oil and gas company, Rathlin Energy, has announced it has changed its independent auditor.
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