Campaigners question statements on West Newton well test
Statements made by partners in the oil and gas well at West Newton in East Yorkshire have prompted opponents to question future plans for the site.
Consultation on Dunsfold drilling plans extended to early 2020
The public consultation on plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey has been extended by three weeks.
Villagers seek more time to comment on Surrey drilling plans
Residents near a proposed oil and gas exploration site in Surrey are calling for an extension to the public consultation period on the scheme.
Deadline for comments on changes to Horse Hill permit
People have until tomorrow (Monday 25 November 2019) to comment on changes to the environmental permits for the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Call for fracking halt to be extended to acid stimulation in oil and gas industry
Environmental campaigners are calling on the government to extend its moratorium on fracking to less publicised techniques used by the oil and gas industry.
Public views invited on changes at Horse Hill oil site in Surrey
A new consultation has opened on expansion plans at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Residents “astounded” by decision which could lead to methane and benzene venting at fracking site
Cuadrilla has been given permission to use a technique at its Lancashire fracking site which could see the release of methane and other gases into the atmosphere.
Emissions from gas flares could be higher than industry estimates – new study
Emissions from flares – including climate-damaging methane – could be underestimated, according to new research published today.
Environment Agency “no longer able to regulate fracking” – Labour
Fracking companies can “railroad” through their interests because the Environment Agency has been “drained” of resources, a Labour energy spokesperson told delegates at the party’s conference.
Cuadrilla warned over three more permit breaches at fracking site
Cuadrilla has received an official warning over failing to monitor groundwater properly at its Preston New Road fracking site.
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