Fracking due to start at Preston New Road in next week, says Cuadrilla
Cuadrilla has announced it expects to begin fracking near Blackpool in the next week.
Villager brings legal challenge against go-ahead for Ineos shale gas drilling at Harthill
A resident from Harthill in South Yorkshire is bringing a legal challenge over the decision to approve exploratory drilling by Ineos in the village.
Date set for Ellesmere Port inquiry
The public inquiry into IGas plans to test its gas well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire will be in January next year (2019).
Counting the cost of oil plans at Leith Hill
DrillOrDrop investigates the costs of a long-running planning battle over Surrey oil drilling plans which ended suddenly last week.
Breaking: Ineos gets go-ahead for first shale gas exploration in Derbyshire
The first shale gas exploration scheme in Derbyshire has been approved.
Government shale gas planning changes a “sad blow to public engagement” – Conservative council leader
The leader of Conservative-controlled Derbyshire County Council has said government plans designed to fast-track shale gas will cut local authorities out of decisions with the biggest impact on communities.
IGas challenge over Ellesmere Port well test heads for public inquiry
A public inquiry will decide whether IGas should be allowed to test its gas well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
