Obituary: Tony Almond, of the Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive has reported that Tony Almond, who worked on onshore oil and gas policy, has died following a heart attack.
Shale gas “not compatible with decarbonisation targets” – Welsh planning policy
The Welsh government restated its commitment today to moving away from fossil fuel extraction and consumption.
Minister updates fracking “myth buster” on earthquakes
The energy minister, Claire Perry, has revised her “myth buster” about shale gas and fracking, apparently to take account a series of earthquakes near Cuadrilla’s site in Lancashire.
Balcombe flow test underway
Angus Energy has announced the start of its seven-day well test at the Balcombe oil well in West Sussex.
Minister quizzed on impact of fracking on UK climate targets
Fracking Week in Parliament. The Government was questioned this week on the impact that fracking would have on meeting the UK’s climate change targets.
Minister urged to delay fracking in Lancashire until emergency plans are published
The government has been urged to delay a final decision on fracking near Blackpool because of local concerns about a lack of information on plans to deal with an emergency.
Grandparents lock-on in anti-fracking protest at government department
Five grandparents, aged 63-82, are taking part in an anti-fracking protest at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in central London.
Picture post: Downing Street protest over fracking and plastics
Fashion designer, Dame Vivienne Westwood, and her son, Joe Corre, have accused the Government of hypocrisy over its policies on plastics and fracking.
Minister quizzed on evidence behind fracking proposals
The Labour MP, Louise Haigh (left), has questioned the government about the basis of the written ministerial statement, issued earlier this month, on shale gas and fracking.
Rise in support for fracking continues – latest government survey
Support for fracking in the UK has risen again, according to the latest findings from a quarterly government survey. Opposition remained unchanged and is still 14 percentage points ahead of support. The results published this morning put support at 18%, up two points on the previous survey. This is […]
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