Mayor of London stands firm against fracking in planning policy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has rejected the recommendation of the Planning Inspectorate to drop an anti-fracking policy from the London Plan.
Cuadrilla to examine licences in preparation for exploration, says partner
Cuadrilla’s Australian investor has suggested that the shale gas company will be looking at new exploration sites next year.
UKOG unveils Isle of Wight drilling plans
UK Oil & Gas revealed details today of two proposed oil exploration sites on the Isle of Wight.
Court case dropped after police give evidence of “force-wide policy” against slow walking
The trial of an environmental campaigner was abandoned halfway through yesterday when the court heard that Humberside Police had a force-wide policy against a particular form of protest.
Horizontal drilling begins at Horse Hill as opponents plan demonstration
Horizontal drilling on the second oil exploration well at Horse Hill in Surrey is now underway, the main investor announced today.
Campaigners accuse regulator of failing to assess fracking risk to nuclear station
The safety regulator for the nuclear industry has no information about the risk of earth tremors from fracking near the Hinkley Point power station, a campaign group has revealed.
Live news updates on North Kelsey oil site planning decisions
This post has live news updates from discussions of new conditions for Egdon Resources’ North Kelsey oil exploration site.
“Gatwick Gusher” breached safety laws over blowout preventer
The oil exploration site in Surrey, nicknamed the “Gatwick Gusher”, breached health and safety laws last year, DrillOrDrop has learned.
On eve of inquiry MP backs “I am Woodsetts” campaign against Ineos shale drilling
The South Yorkshire MP, Sir Kevin Barron, has joined a residents’ campaign against Ineos plans to explore for shale gas in the village of Woodsetts.
Picture post: 20 hour lock-on protest at West Newton drill site
Two protesters have blocked the road outside Rathlin Energy’s exploration site at West Newton in East Yorkshire for about 20 hours.
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