Tag: Freedom of Information

Government accused of blocking the release of information on fracking industry contacts

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 27, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

27th June 2014 The Department of Energy and Climate Change is criticised today for failing to release details of its contact with oil and gas companies on the issue of fracking.

No regulations on distance between oil and gas wells – HSE reveals

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 6, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )

6th May 2014 The organisation responsible for ensuring the safety of Britain’s oil and gas wells has revealed there are no regulations covering a key part of the drilling operation.