2017 in pictures – March
It’s day three of our review of 2017 in pictures and we’re looking back to March.
Government points to planning change for major shale applications
Fracking Week in Parliament A senior member of the government has flagged up plans to take major shale gas decisions out of local council control.
Happy Christmas from DrillOrDrop
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Review of 2017
2017 saw drilling get underway at the site of the UK’s first horizontal shale gas wells. But, despite expectations, there was no high volume hydraulic fracturing – at least at the time of writing.
Businessman considers legal action against police after acquittal for obstruction at anti-fracking protest
A businessman and leading campaigner against Cuadrilla’s fracking operation near Blackpool has been cleared by a court of obstruction.
Fracking waste treatment and disposal could cost £1m a well – new research
Researchers at Edinburgh University have warned that cost of waste treatment and a shortage of specialist facilities could limit the development of fracking in the UK.
Fracking protest policing: Costs and arrests fall in November 2017
The monthly cost of policing anti-fracking protests in both North Yorkshire and Lancashire fell markedly in November.
Guest Post by Miranda Cox: A view from the other side of the well pad
In this guest post, Miranda Cox, a member of Kirkham Town Council in Lancashire, reflects on the opposition to Cuadrilla’s shale gas site nearby at Preston New Road. Last week, Lee Petts wrote about his impressions of the company’s operation.
Cuadrilla seeks another change in environmental rules at fracking site
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has applied to dispose of water which collects on its fracking site near Blackpool into a brook instead of removing it by tanker.
Council to “strongly object” to INEOS shale gas exploration plans at Woodsetts
INEOS plans to explore for shale gas in the south Yorkshire village of Woodsetts are disproportionate, intrusive and in the wrong place, according to the parish council.
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