Decision on Third Energy fracking plans delayed again
A decision on Third Energy’s plans to frack for shale gas in Ryedale could now be delayed until March.
Bassetlaw planners recommend no objection to shale gas plan – but opponents say scheme is flawed
Councillors in north Nottinghamshire are being advised not to object to a plan by IGas for shale exploration at Misson in Bassetlaw. But a new report opposing the scheme has said it is flawed and puts drinking water at risk.
Rathlin gets more time to drill – but with a no-frack condition
Councillors in East Yorkshire voted unanimously this afternoon to give Rathlin Energy another three years to operate an exploratory gas site in Holderness. But they added a condition preventing hydraulic fracturing.
Government’s double U-turn makes fracking rules even more complicated
When is a frack not a frack? And why are some protected areas more protected than others? This post looks at the inconsistencies of some of the rules on fracking.
Planning inspector dismisses Alkane’s Derbyshire gas drilling appeal
Campaigners opposed to gas extraction near a Derbyshire village are celebrating after a planning inspector ruled in their favour.
UKOG announces plans for Surrey and Sussex oil sites
In the past week, UK Oil & Gas, one of the companies with an interest in the Horse Hill well near Gatwick, has announced plans for well testing at the site. It also said it would apply for permissions to produce oil at Markwells Wood, an exploratory site […]
Update on Lancashire fracking appeals and judicial review
A High Court judge in London will rule later this month on whether a residents’ group can challenge permission granted by Lancashire County Council for a fracking monitoring scheme in the Fylde.
February 2016 date proposed for Cuadrilla’s fracking appeals
Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking appeals could be heard at a public inquiry in six months’ time, according to correspondence between the company’s lawyers and the Planning Inspectorate.
Gas production and water reinjection approved in North York Moors National Park
Plans to produce gas and reinject water in the North York Moors National Park were approved today, to the dismay of campaigners.
No permission needed for seismic monitoring boreholes under government plans
The government wants to allow oil and gas companies to drill seismic monitoring boreholes without applying for planning permission.
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