Breaking: Planners recommend approval of Third Energy fracking plan in N Yorks
Plans by Third Energy to frack an existing well near the North Yorkshire village of Kirby Misperton have been recommended for approval.
Drilling diary – May 2016
40+ key dates and events in May 2016, including exhibitions, film screenings, conferences, deadlines, planning decisions, presentations, demonstrations. And advanced notice of 30+ dates later in the year. Updated throughout the month. Please let us know here if you’d like us to add your events.
Third Energy’s John Dewar looks forward to his “crowning glory” at Kirby Misperton
Three weeks today could see the approval of the first shale gas well to be fracked in the UK since 2011.
Shale companies won’t try to frack on the edge of villages, says Energy Minister
The Energy Minister, Andrea Leadsom, suggested today that shale gas companies would not apply to frack in sensitive areas, such as the edge of villages.
Will shale gas frack the Lancs economy?
The public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s plans to frack at two sites in the Fylde area of Lancashire has examined the likely economic impacts.
Third consultation starts on N Yorks fracking plans
A new public consultation on Third Energy’s plans to frack at a site in North Yorkshire is now underway. And another may be needed before the application is decided because the company has still not provided all the information requested by North Yorkshire County Council.
Decision on Third Energy fracking plans delayed again
A decision on Third Energy’s plans to frack for shale gas in Ryedale could now be delayed until March.
“Pennsylvania’s fracking experience is a warning to Ryedale”
A couple from North Yorkshire who visited fracking areas in Pennsylvania say their experiences should be a warning to Ryedale.
Third Energy advert not misleading, watchdog rules
An anti-fracking campaigner has failed in an attempt to censure Third Energy over claims about its history in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.
Ryedale MP accused of “getting into bed” with fracking companies
Campaigners against fracking in the Ryedale district of Yorkshire have accused the local MP of betrayal and acting as an industry spin doctor after he announced plans for a private meeting with four leading shale gas companies. DrillOrDrop reported yesterday that the Producers’ Summit, organised by the Conservative […]
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