Egdon applies for 15 years of oil production at Lincolnshire Wressle site
Consultations are underway into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil, and possibly gas, from its Wressle well near Scunthorpe.
Government confirms ban on fracking from protected areas but refuses greater controls
The government has confirmed it will not allow fracking to be carried out from wells drilled at the surface of English protected areas, including National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and special wildlife sites.
Step forward for IGas shale plans at Misson
IGas has been granted a mining waste permit for two exploration wells at its proposed shale gas site at Springs Road, Misson, north Nottinghamshire.
West Sussex oil and gas plan fails on climate change say campaigners
Environmental campaigners in West Sussex are calling for changes to a draft policy for future oil and gas development because they say it fails to include measures to tackle climate change.
IGas plan for Notts shale gas drilling at Tinker Lane open for comment
The public consultation on plans by IGas to explore for shale gas at a second site in north Nottinghamshire is now open. Tomorrow (Saturday 4 June 2016) there is an information day about the proposals for the site at Tinker Lane, organised by the local community liaison group.
Calls for Cheshire fracking referendum and clean-up fund
A member on Cheshire West and Chester Council is calling for a local referendum on plans by INEOS to frack for shale gas in her area.
Support for fracking at record low – government survey
Support for fracking in the UK has fallen to its lowest level, according to a regular public opinion poll for the government.
New shale drilling bid announced for north Notts
As expected, IGas has announced it is preparing to submit a new planning application to explore for hydrocarbons in Bassetlaw.
Breaking: Kirby Misperton fracking decision to be taken in May
North Yorkshire County Council has set the date to consider Third Energy’s proposal to frack for shale gas at its site at Kirby Misperton The council’s planning committee will meet to vote on the planning application in four weeks’ time on Friday 20 May 2016 at County Hall […]
Government is the “enemy of the people” on fracking– former UK climate envoy
A former climate diplomat has accused the government of treating people with deception and cynicism over the regulation of fracking.
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