Campaigns hot up over fracking in the East Midlands
The campaigns for and against fracking are in full swing in the area south of Sheffield after INEOS announced it would be applying for planning permission for shale gas exploration.
Review of 2016
2016 saw the first approvals for high volume hydraulic fracturing in the UK since fracking caused small earthquakes in Lancashire in 2011.
Challenges to police links between fracking opposition and domestic extremism
Controversial links made by the police between anti-fracking campaigners and domestic extremism are coming under scrutiny and challenge.
Updated: Pictures and messages from United Against Fracking rally
Organisers estimated up to 2,000 anti-fracking campaigners marched through Manchester today as part of the United Against Fracking demonstration. Police estimated the numbers at about 1,000.
Consultation on Wressle oil production: 100% public opposition
All the comments from members of the public in a consultation on oil production in north Lincolnshire oppose the plans, analysis by DrillOrDrop has revealed.
The fight goes on, say fracking opponents after Yorkshire approval
Opponents of fracking vowed to continue their fight following the approval by North Yorkshire County Council of what could be the first fracked well in the UK for over five years. At just before 7pm, the council’s planning committee voted by seven to four in favour of Third Energy’s […]
Fracking greenlight – “a first step” says gas industry
The gas industry welcomed the approval this evening for what could be the first fracked well in the UK since 2011 but it was careful not to appear celebratory. Ken Cronin, of the industry group, UKOOG, (pictured right) said: “It is not a precedent. It is a continuation. […]
Live updates from day 1 of Third Energy fracking decision
te Councillors in North Yorkshire meet today to hear arguments in favour and against Third Energy’s planning application to frack its existing KM8 well at Kirby Misperton. We’re reporting here throughout the day on the meeting at County Hall in Northallerton. The decision is expected on day 2 […]
Third Energy’s John Dewar looks forward to his “crowning glory” at Kirby Misperton
Three weeks today could see the approval of the first shale gas well to be fracked in the UK since 2011.
Support for fracking at record low – government survey
Support for fracking in the UK has fallen to its lowest level, according to a regular public opinion poll for the government.
DRILL OR DROP? 