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.
November 2016 drilling headlines
DrillorDrop’s digest of November’s news about fracking, shale, onshore oil and gas developments and campaigns in the UK and around the world.
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.
Drilling Diary – November 2016
40+ events about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas in November 2016, including United Against Fracking national rally, Kirby Misperton judicial review hearing and Nottinghamshire council meeting to decide IGas shale gas application. Plus film screenings, meetings, conference, workshops, information events, fundraisers, debates and talks. Also advanced notice […]
Picture post: Lancashire Responds anti-fracking rally
People opposed to fracking demonstrated today outside Cuadrilla’s shale gas site at Preston New Road near Blackpool to protest at the go-ahead for exploration.
What’s happening this week? 8-16 October 2016
Lancashire Responds event today following the decision by the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid to approve fracking at Preston New Road near Blackpool. Plus 25 more events this week about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry including film screenings, Q+As, training, information meetings, conference and petition presentation.
Picture post: Driffield anti-fracking parade and rally
People opposed to fracking from across the UK gathered in Driffield in East Yorkshire yesterday (Saturday 17 September 2016) for a parade through the town.
What’s happening this week? 12-18 September 2016
20 events in DrillOrDrop’s weekly roundup, including parliamentary group, shale gas master class, meetings, protests, regulators’ information session and East Yorkshire rally.
July 2016 drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s digest of the past month’s news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world.
Photo post: Don’t Frack Yorkshire rally
Anti-fracking campaigners gathered in York today for a Don’t Frack Yorkshire march and rally.
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