Climate change beliefs shape opposition to UK fracking – new study
Beliefs about the seriousness of climate change appear to be influencing attitudes against UK shale gas extraction, despite the war in Ukraine, a new study has concluded.
Bid fails to revoke consent for West Newton gas plans
Ministers have refused a request to overturn planning permission for expansion and long-term production at a Rathlin Energy oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
Egdon Resources challenged over changes to Biscathorpe oil production plans
The company behind long-term oil extraction at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds was accused today of inconsistencies in its plans.
Kimmeridge oil site burns gas because of equipment delays
The oil production site on cliffs at Kimmeridge bay in Dorset has installed a flare to burn waste gas – despite being ordered three years ago to use the gas to generate electricity.
Updated: IGas new Lincolnshire oil production site doesn’t need environmental survey – officials
IGas has revealed proposals for a new oil production site in Lincolnshire, which it says could extract 90,000 tonnes a year – but officials have said a detailed environmental study is not needed.
UK’s highest court to rule on climate impact of onshore oil production
The final court in the UK is to make a landmark ruling in a case about the climate impacts of onshore oil and gas extraction.
Little public support for policy change on fracking – study
As the government considers the future of fracking in England, a new study has revealed little support for a change of policy.
Fracking review sent to ministers
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has submitted its scientific review of shale gas extraction to the UK government.
Minister to “consider next steps” on fracking
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has said he is preparing to consider the next steps on fracking.
What would it take to relax fracking rules? – Tory backbencher asks minister
The Conservative MP heading the Net Zero Scrutiny Group has asked the government what would be needed to ease the controls on fracking.
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