Boris Johnson on fracking and what campaign groups say he needs to do now
Environmental campaigners have called on the new Conservative leader, Boris Johnson, to ban fracking.
Minister pushed for answers on fast-tracking fracking
MPs from both sides of parliament have called on the government to announce it has abandoned plans to relax the planning rules on shale gas schemes.
Early morning return of Cuadrilla’s fracking equipment prompts local complaints
A convoy of 26 vehicles delivered fracking equipment to Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool at about 4.45am today.
“Biscathorpe analysis raises hopes in PEDL253” – drilling companies
A drilling licence in Lincolnshire remains one of the UK’s largest untested onshore prospects, Union Jack said today, even though the most recent well was suspended without finding oil or gas.
Listening panel first for Surrey oil and gas proposal
A council in Surrey is to shape its response to local oil and gas proposals on public comments to a listening panel.
Updated: Third Energy closes deal on onshore gas business – Alan Linn becomes ceo
Third Energy has finalised the sale of its onshore business.
Surrey declares climate emergency as campaigners stage “die-in”
Conservative-controlled Surrey County Council has declared a climate emergency – almost unanimously.
Second drilling company seeks to explore for oil and gas near Surrey village
Residents of the Surrey village of Dunsfold received letters yesterday from a second company that wants to drill for oil and gas in their neighbourhood.
Cuadrilla’s fracking data released
Data from fracking at Cuadrilla’s fracking site in Lancashire last year has been published by the industry regulator, the Oil & Gas Authority.
IGas reveals plans for two new Weald exploration wells
IGas has announced a new drilling site in the Weald in southern England with plans for up to two exploration and appraisal wells.
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