Northern Ireland minister backs moratorium on all onshore oil and gas
Northern Ireland’s economy minister has proposed a moratorium on onshore oil and gas operations followed by legislation to ban it.
What to watch in 2021
DrillOrDrop reviews what might happen in 2021 to UK onshore fracking and other oil and gas developments.
Northern Ireland to review onshore petroleum licencing
A wide-ranging review of the onshore petroleum licensing system in Northern Ireland is underway, the economy minister, Diane Dodds, said this afternoon.
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.
Woodburn Forest drilling licence relinquished
The petroleum licence which saw drilling for oil in Woodburn Forest in Northern Ireland has been relinquished.
Campaigners question timing of consultation on Northern Ireland fracking licence
An application for a licence to explore for shale gas in south west County Fermanagh has prompted questions and opposition among anti-fracking campaigners and local people.
June 2016 fracking headlines
DrillOrDrop’s digest of last month’s news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world.
Arrest at Woodburn Forest drilling protest
Police in Northern Ireland arrested a man during a protest today against exploratory drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus.
Who wants to drill where? Spring 2016 update
Summary of recent activity on UK fracking and onshore oil and gas, including applications, consents and withdrawals.
Rathlin Energy blames planning delay for withdrawal from licence
The chairman of Rathlin Energy, David Montagu-Smith, said yesterday his company would give up its drilling licence in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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