Labour comes out against fracking – but will its candidates in shale gas constituencies back the ban?
As predicted, Labour’s manifesto, published this morning, includes a promise to ban fracking.
Campaigners celebrate Barclays’ decision to stop funding fracking – bank says “no urgency” to sell Third Energy
Opponents of plans to frack in North Yorkshire have welcomed confirmation by Barclays that it plans to sell its stake in Third Energy “at some point”.
First INEOS shale gas planning application published – key details
Plans by INEOS to drill an exploratory shale gas well in north Derbyshire have been published by the county council.
INEOS to begin East Midlands seismic surveys next month
INEOS has confirmed it will begin seismic surveys for shale gas next month in parts of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough.
Industry calls for lifting of Scottish fracking moratorium
The industry organisation, UK Onshore Oil and Gas, has urged the Scottish government to lift the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
Anti-fracking groups launch campaign to put shale gas on election agenda
Two anti-fracking campaign groups have joined forces to try to put shale gas on the agenda for the general election.
INEOS submits first bid for shale gas well
INEOS has confirmed that it submitted its first planning application for a shale gas well in the UK yesterday.
Protest update: 8-14 May 2017
In this update of protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: A 12-person lock-on protest outside Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site Protest outside the Westinghouse nuclear facility near Preston Lock-on protest at A E Yates depot in Bolton
What’s happening this week? 8-14 May 2017
In this week’s listing: two theatre shows about fracking, the first screenings in a UK tour of The Bentley Effect and a direct action training weekend, plus meetings, information events and an INEOS exhibition at Harthill. Please let us know (click here) if any of these details are incorrect […]
Blue look to frontline fracking councils
The Conservatives have made big gains in the county council elections in areas in the frontline of fracking for shale gas.
DRILL OR DROP? 