February 2017 drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s monthly digest of news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas
Go-ahead for Notts shale gas site delayed for third time
A legal agreement clearing the way for Nottinghamshire’s first shale gas site has been delayed for the third time, the County Council confirmed today.
Drilling Diary – March 2017
50+ events in March 2017 about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas, including two statutory challenges against the government approval of fracking at Preston New Road, plus the start of a nationwide fortnight of direct action, as well as court hearings, planning decisions, energy debates, information events, meetings […]
Derbyshire’s first shale gas plan clears initial hurdle
The first bid for shale gas exploration in Derbyshire will not need a formal environmental impact assessment, the county council confirmed today.
Direct action announced against fracking supply chain – Cuadrilla condemns the plans
The climate change campaign group, Reclaim the Power, has announced plans for a fortnight of direct action against companies which supply the fracking industry.
Updated: Hundreds rally against fracking in two shale gas areas
Two rallies against fracking today attracted hundreds of campaigners from across the country.
Nationwide response expected at anti-fracking rally in Lancashire
Opponents of Cuadrilla’s plans to frack for shale gas are expected to travel from across England for a national day of action tomorrow.
Fracking Week in Parliament:20-24 February 2017
Fracking Week in Parliament returns after a two-week break in references to fracking or shale gas in the UK’s parliaments. In this week’s post: Consultation on the shale gas wealth fund Incentives to fracking communities Labour amendment to prevent imposition of fracking on unwilling areas Scottish Conservative call […]
Third Energy records loss of £3.8m in 2015
Third Energy UK Gas Limited – the company behind fracking plans at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire – made a loss of £3.854m in 2015.
Article on Cuadrilla fracking protests prompts 14 complaints to press watchdog
The press regulator has received multiple complaints about an article by the Telegraph referring to arrests at Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site.
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