What would it take to relax fracking rules? – Tory backbencher asks minister
The Conservative MP heading the Net Zero Scrutiny Group has asked the government what would be needed to ease the controls on fracking.
Egdon accused of “planning by stealth” with third bid for more time at North Kelsey
The operator of a Lincolnshire oil site, where only limited work has been carried out since 2014, has been accused of “planning by stealth”.
Onshore gas industry hits back at senior Tory’s criticism of Dunsfold drilling plans
The onshore oil and gas industry has “strongly contested” comments made by the former Tory leadership contender, Jeremy Hunt, about drilling plans in Surrey.
Officials back Isle of Wight oil drilling at Arreton – “economic benefits outweigh environmental harm”
Proposals to explore for oil on farmland on the Isle of Wight have been supported by council planners despite potential environmental harm.
Consent lapses on second Ineos shale gas site
Time runs out today for Ineos at a second shale gas site in England.
Biscathorpe oil production plan “completely at odds” with local area, says Conservative MP
The Conservative MP who represents Biscathorpe in Lincolnshire has objected to proposals by Egdon Resources for long-term oil production in the village.
Isle of Wight MP opposes UKOG’s permit application for Arreton
A company’s bid to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight has been opposed again by the local MP.
Residents’ worries over silica regulation on fracking site
People living near Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site have reacted with concern following news that the Health and Safety Executive is facing questions from MPs about its monitoring of silica sand.
“No government plan for net zero, two years on” – MPs
The UK Government “lacks a plan” on how to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, despite setting the target in law almost two years ago, a committee of MPs argued today.
Internal Market Bill risks override on fracking – MPs
The government’s controversial Brexit legislation could override the wishes of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland on fracking, MPs have warned.
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