Gasland fracking firm faces criminal charges over water contamination
A US fracking company featured in the documentary Gasland has been charged with environmental offences following a two-year grand jury investigation.
‘Gold standard’ regulation of UK onshore oil and gas is a joke, says MEP
UK oil and gas companies are regularly breaching regulation of their operations with little consequence, new research published today concludes.
Ministers should have checked environmental effects of planning policy – High Court told
A government document that shapes planning decisions across England is unlawful, Friends of the Earth, said in a challenge today.
Residents uncover regulatory loophole at Surrey oil site
A resident’s group in Surrey has discovered a loophole in oil and gas regulations that allow some wells to be stimulated or used for reinjection without specific controls.
Ministers questioned on oil drilling risks and job estimates
Fracking Week in Parliament The SNP MP, Drew Hendry, asked the government last week about the environmental risks of oil drilling in south east England.
Government told to change rules on costs in environmental court cases
The High Court has told the UK government to change some new rules for environmental court cases to protect those taking legal action.
Double attack on Conservative manifesto fracking promises
A former Conservative parliamentary candidate and leading establishment figure has condemned the Tory manifesto pledges in support of fracking.
Cuadrilla publishes environmental data from fracking site: opponents say company can’t be trusted
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has published environmental monitoring data from its Preston New Road site near Blackpool.
Recent research roundup: January 2017
This round-up, compiled by Jack Lampkin and Ruth Hayhurst, looks at recent studies about fracking. Please let us know if we’ve missed a report you think should be included. Click here to get in touch.
First INEOS shale gas exploration bid gets underway
The oil and chemicals firm INEOS has revealed details of what could be its first shale gas site in the UK.
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