Calls for tougher controls on shale gas and fracking in Nottinghamshire
Opponents of fracking in Nottinghamshire have called for stricter planning controls on future shale gas development in the county.
IGas to seek more time at Misson shale gas site
IGas is to apply to extend its planning permission at the shale gas site at Misson Springs in north Nottinghamshire.
Government’s shale support fund underspent by £3.8m
A government fund to help English councils deal with shale gas planning applications appears to have paid out just 20% of what was available.
Picture post: Tinker Lane restoration
Eric Walton has been photographing the IGas shale gas site at Tinker Lane in north Nottinghamshire since construction work began in spring 2018.
Site restoration underway at Tinker Lane
IGas has confirmed that restoration is now underway at its first shale gas site in the East Midlands.
New work plans, more time
Oil and gas companies have been given more time to carry out work in 10 English licence areas.
IGas announces “highly encouraging” results from Misson – but no news on fracking
IGas said results from its Springs Road exploration well in Nottinghamshire were “highly encouraging” and a “step forward for shale gas development in the east midlands”.
£900,000 bill for Notts shale gas policing
Policing at two IGas shale gas sites in Nottinghamshire has cost nearly a million pounds, campaigners have revealed.
Officials back mine gas scheme near historic gardens
Nottinghamshire planners are supporting proposals to drill for gas from an abandoned colliery near Rufford Abbey.
Picture post: Arrests over “fossil fools” day protest at IGas Misson site
Two anti-fracking campaigners locked themselves together this morning outside the IGas site at Springs Road in north Nottinghamshire.
