Fracking tremor limit could be raised safely, say scientists
Two scientists have said the rules on fracking-induced earth tremors could be relaxed with little risk to people.
Cuadrilla focusses on single shale well – with under 11 months left for more drilling and fracking
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has less than a year to drill two wells and frack three under the terms of the planning permission at its site near Blackpool.
Greater Manchester major shale gas region announces presumption against fracking
Greater Manchester announced a policy this morning which would have the effect of blocking fracking across one of the UK’s major shale gas regions.
Events diary – January 2019 and beyond
Events in January and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning.
What to watch in 2019
DrillOrDrop’s round-up of the likely action on fracking and onshore oil and gas developments in 2019
DrillOrDrop’s most-viewed posts of 2018
Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site grabbed the attention of readers during 2018. Seven of the 10 most-read posts on DrillOrDrop in the past 12 months were about activities or protests at the site. Also in the top 10 posts with readers were Europa’s surprise announcement that it was […]
Happy Christmas from DrillOrDrop.com
Thank you for supporting independent journalism on DrillOrDrop.com during 2018.
Councils can use climate change evidence to reject fracking, government lawyer tells High Court
English local councils can reject national policy on fracking if they have evidence that the process contributes to climate change, a government barrister conceded today.
Two more breaches of permit rules at Cuadrilla fracking site
The Environment Agency (EA) has reported two minor breaches of the Cuadrilla’s environmental permit when it carried out a site visit at Preston New Road in October.
Government ignored new evidence on climate impacts of fracking – court told
The government ignored new science on the climate change impact of shale gas sites when it revised planning policy on fracking, the High Court in London heard today.
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