“Wrong decision at wrong time”, say opponents of PM’s announcement of new oil and gas licences
Opponents of new drilling for oil and gas have criticised the prime minister’s promise to grant “hundreds” of new licences.
Labour to phase out onshore oil and gas as well as North Sea
Labour’s policy to end oil and gas exploration in the North Sea will also apply onshore, the party has said.
Cambo oil field plans paused
Development of the controversial Cambo oil field off Shetland has been paused.
Cambo oilfield should not get greenlight – Nicola Sturgeon
The proposed Cambo oilfield off Shetland “should not get the green light”, Nicola Sturgeon said today.
Ministerial statement due on fracking in Scotland
A ministerial statement is due later this week on Scotland’s policy on unconventional oil and gas.
Scottish government accused of “dilly-dallying” as it delays decision on fracking ban
The Scottish government has delayed its decision on whether to ban fracking.
Ineos loses legal challenge on Scottish fracking “ban”
The shale gas company, Ineos, has lost its case against the Scottish Government’s policy on fracking.
Climate change to be considered at Ineos legal challenge to Scottish fracking ban
The court considering a challenge to the Scottish Government’s ban on fracking has been told the policy is required to meet climate change commitments.
Scottish Government to decide on fracking in 2017
The Scottish Government announced today it hoped to decide next year whether to allow fracking for unconventional oil and gas.
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