MPs call for ban on oil and gas industry flaring by 2025
A cross-party committee of MPs has called for flaring on UK oil and gas fields to be banned in the next two years.
Business secretary misses committee hearing on energy transition
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has avoided scrutiny by MPs on the UK phase out of fossil fuels.
UK fracking industry offers fixed gas price “to cut bills”
The organisation representing the UK shale industry has offered to fix gas prices to industry, transport and homes.
MPs investigate how UK can cut reliance on oil and gas
A group of MPs has launched an inquiry into how the UK can phase out fossil fuel use more quickly.
Government rejects MPs’ call for fracking ban
The government has rejected arguments for a moratorium on fracking and stricter regulation made by MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee.
January 2015 fracking headlines
Our digest of last month’s news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments from the UK and around the world, including: Infrastructure Bill debate: defeat for fracking moratorium; Labour’s conditions adopted Scotland’s announcement of moratorium on fracking planning permissions Planning officers recommend refusal of Cuadrilla’s Fylde […]
Key points from Infrastructure Bill debate 3.30pm-4pm
Energy minister says shale gas is an exciting opportunity for the UK Caroline Lucas urges government to publish unredacted report on shale gas impacts on rural economies MPs criticise shortage of time for debate
Reaction to MPs’ report calling for fracking halt on climate and environmental grounds
This morning a report by the Environmental Audit Committee of the House of Commons called for a moratorium on fracking because of risks to the climate and the environment. Supporters of a halt to fracking welcomed the report but reaction from the industry has been critical. Onshore Energy Services […]
MPs call for halt to fracking because of risks to climate and environment
A committee of MPs called today for a moratorium on fracking in the UK. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) said fracking was inconsistent with the UK’s legal duties to limit global climate change.It also said fracking should be halted because of uncertainties about other risks to the environment.
MPs quiz EA on fracking regulations
The Environment Agency’s top staff on fracking told MPs yesterday they were confident that current regulations were good enough to deal with any risks to people and the environment.
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