INEOS is promoting its view of the benefits of shale gas to parish and town councils in its English exploration areas at a series of daytime meetings next month. Opponents of the company’s activities have described the meetings as a “sham consultation” and “a slick PR exercise”. They […]
Our digest of March’s headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them
Two potential new drilling sites acquired by IGas in Cheshire have put meadows rearing a traditional breed of cattle “under siege”, the farmer says.
Opponents of fracking rang bells and alarm clocks at mid-day today in a symbolic protest to mark the fifth anniversary of the earthquake linked to fracking at Cuadrilla’s Preese Hall shale gas well in Lancashire.
Council officers have approved plans by IGas to extend two sites near Bletchingley in Surrey to produce oil and gas for 15 years.
The Cuadrilla public inquiry which closed this week defined the arguments that are likely to be rehearsed across the country when new fracking applications are decided.
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Swansea Council voted last night to add a statement to local policy saying it would not support plans for unconventional oil and gas.
Our digest of February’s about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them
IGas is at the centre of disputes with the authorities in two areas where it has licences to explore for gas.
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