Northern Ireland to ban all onshore oil and gas operations
The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to ban exploration and production of all forms of onshore oil and gas.
Wressle seeks environmental permit consent for gas refining and small-scale fracks
The UK’s second largest onshore oil producer is seeking permission to refine gas and carry out small-scale fracking.
Updated: Views sought on small-scale fracking plan for West Newton well site
The Environment Agency has begun a consultation on plans for reservoir stimulation, also known as a proppant squeeze, at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-A oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
Plans for gas drilling and small-scale frack on N Yorks heritage coast
A gas company has revealed plans to drill an exploration well and carry out a small-scale frack on farmland on the edge of the North York Moors national park.
Expansion plans published for Wressle oil site
The UK’s second largest onshore oil production site has published proposals to increase its footprint by about a third and drill two new wells.
Air pollution increased 274% during pre-fracking operations at Kirby Misperton – new study
Preparation for fracking at a site in a North Yorkshire village saw nitrogen oxides pollution peak to levels comparable with the morning rush hour in North Kensington, research has revealed.
E Midlands fracks could supply 3m homes in a year and be less prone to earthquakes- IGas
The shale gas company, IGas, said today it could drill 80 wells by this time next year, with the “right government support”.
Complaint about BBC interview with Cuadrilla chief exec
A formal complaint has been lodged about a BBC interview with the chief executive of the shale gas company, Cuadrilla.
Councillors back local fracking controls for North Yorkshire
A council which backed fracking nearly six years ago has adopted new planning rules that could restrict proposals for the controversial process.
700+ campaigners ask Ireland to introduce UN resolution to ban fracking
More than 700 environmental organisations, climate campaigners, physicians and community groups are asking Ireland to introduce a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly to ban fracking.
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