“Significant knowledge gaps” makes forecasting fracking earthquakes “a scientific challenge” – BGS
Forecasting earthquakes caused by fracking is still “a scientific challenge”, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said in a report published today.
UK fracking: a decade of broken promises, earthquakes and no gas
As the new prime minister takes office, one of the biggest immediate challenges will be the UK’s energy crisis, with soaring bills and the threat of rationing this winter. Some see onshore shale gas as part of the solution. But given shale’s record over the past decade, can […]
Spirit sticks with Cuadrilla in Lancashire
Spirit Energy, which had planned to withdraw its stake in shale exploration in Lancashire, has changed its mind.
Order withdrawn to abandon Cuadrilla’s shale gas wells
The oil and gas regulator has withdrawn its order requiring Cuadrilla to plug and abandon its two shale gas exploration wells at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
UK fracking update – Sealing of Cuadrilla’s shale gas wells could be delayed by a year
The oil and gas industry regulator has said it would consider postponing the abandonment of Cuadrilla’s fracked wells in Lancashire by up to a year.
March 2022 headlines
Keep up to date with March 2022’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas.
Residents welcome plugging of Cuadrilla’s “doomed” fracked wells
Opponents of fracking in Lancashire have welcomed Cuadrilla’s announcement that it is to plug and abandon shale gas wells near Blackpool.
Cuadrilla to plug Lancashire fracked wells
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, has announced it is to plug and abandon its two shale gas wells at Preston New Road site near Blackpool.
Government responds to fracking industry legal letter
A government department has confirmed it has acted on a threat of legal action from the onshore shale gas industry over the moratorium on fracking.
UK tax benefits boost finances of Cuadrilla’s Australian owner
The Australian mining company that owns Cuadrilla is back in profit, partly thanks to benefits from the UK tax system.
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