Picture post: IGas announces spud of Tinker Lane shale gas well after 80+ hour protest
The shale gas company, IGas, announced this morning it had begun drilling its well at Tinker Lane near Blyth in north Nottinghamshire.
Drilling companies accused of harassment by women named in protest injunctions
A natural health therapist who briefly joined a Facebook group about oil drilling in Surrey was named in a High Court injunction against protests at two places she had never visited.
What’s happening this week? 24-30 September 2018
In this week’s listings Expected start of flow testing at Balcombe oil well; Sentencing of four people involved in lorry surfing protest; Training sessions on political lobbying and planning; 11 anti-fracking group and public meetings; Closing dates for Angus injunction evidence, Welsh government fracking consultation, and comments on […]
Three-counties cycle ride tours shale gas sites
Cyclists take to the road tomorrow (Saturday 22 September 2018) for a ride that tours five current and proposed shale gas sites in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.
Picture post: Large police presence for rig delivery to Misson shale gas site
Police officers outnumbered shale gas opponents at times during the delivery of the first rig to the IGas exploration site at Misson in north Nottinghamshire.
IGas granted injunction for three exploration sites
A judge at the High Court in London has granted an interim injunction to IGas for sites in the East Midlands and Cheshire.
Tinker Lane anti-fracking campaigners face eviction from council land
Councillors in north Nottinghamshire are seeking to evict an anti-fracking camp from their village.
IGas reports drilling delay in Notts, postponed fracking plan in Cheshire and setback at Stockbridge
Drilling the first shale gas well in Nottinghamshire has been delayed until at least the autumn, IGas told investors today.
£10m loss for Ineos shale gas company in 2017
The UK’s biggest shale gas licence-holder declared a loss of more than £10m for 2017.
Cuadrilla protest warning as fortnight of action begins against fracking industry
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, issued a warning today at the start of two weeks of anti-fracking direct action by the national group, Reclaim the Power.
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