No more onshore oil/gas licences – government consultation
The government has defended plans to end the issuing of new onshore oil and gas licences in England.
England’s disappearing shale gas licences
Most of the official exploration licences issued nearly a decade ago in England’s bid to go “all out for shale” no longer exist.
Cuadrilla gives up three Yorkshire shale gas licences
Cuadrilla has relinquished three shale gas licences in Yorkshire, its Australian owner confirmed this morning.
Shale gas companies get more time to explore
Operators of a third of the UK’s newest onshore shale gas licences have been given more time for exploration.
Egdon faces joint threat of fracking moratorium, delays and low gas prices
The moratorium on fracking, along with planning delays and weak commodity prices are a challenge for the future, Egdon Resources has concluded
PM warned about electoral risk of growing opposition to fracking
The prime minister has been warned that government support for fracking risks losing the Conservatives seats at the general election.
Council declares ‘Frack-Free Zone’ on Somerset coast
Councillors have voted to oppose fracking on the Somerset coast between Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea.
New work plans, more time
Oil and gas companies have been given more time to carry out work in 10 English licence areas.
Guest post: Pedalling the PEDLs
As Ineos prepares to launch its sponsorship of Britain’s leading cycling team at next week’s Tour de Yorkshire, an opponent of the company’s fracking plans reports on his own ride through the region’s shale gas licences.
Company profile: UK Oil & Gas plc
As UK Oil & Gas publishes its latest results, DrillOrDrop reviews the company’s holdings, finances, plans and personnel.
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