February 2016 fracking headlines
Our digest of February’s about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them
Top 10 points on waste – Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 11
Environmental consultant and engineer, Alan Watson, gave evidence today against Cuadrilla’s plans for fracking at Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood. His evidence to the inquiry revealed secret information, missing and disputed flowback data and questions about treatment capacity.
Gas has limited role as bridge to low carbon future in UK – new research
The government’s policy to promote shale gas as a bridge to a low carbon future is challenged by new research from the UK Energy Research Centre, published today.
Cuadrilla fracking inquiry – what’s happening in Week 3?
The inquiry into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans for Lancashire goes into Week 3 tomorrow morning (Tuesday 23rd February) with more evidence from Lancashire County Council.
Will shale gas frack the Lancs economy?
The public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s plans to frack at two sites in the Fylde area of Lancashire has examined the likely economic impacts.
Battlegrounds in Cuadrilla fracking inquiry
At the end of the first week of the public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking plans the key battlegrounds are becoming clear.
Live updates from Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 2 – planning policy
Live news as it happens at the second day of the inquiry at Blackpool Football Club into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans in the Fylde area of Lancashire. Check our Inquiry page for more information, posts and links
Ban fracking Mr Prime Minister – Mark Ruffalo
On the eve of the public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s Lancashire shale gas plans, the Oscar nominated actor, Mark Ruffalo, has urged the Prime Minister to ban fracking in the UK. In an interview with the campaign group, Friends of the Earth, the US actor said David Cameron was […]
What’s happening when at Cuadrilla’s fracking inquiry?
The public inquiry examining Cuadrilla’s appeal on its applications to frack in Lancashire is expected to hear 15 days of evidence, under a programme published this week.
New details on Cuadrilla fracking inquiry
More details have been released about the inquiry, which starts in a fortnight, into Cuadrilla’s applications to frack at two sites in Lancashire.
DRILL OR DROP? 