Government says people living near fracking sites should tolerate more risk and disturbance in the national interest
The UK government formally lifted the moratorium on fracking in England this morning.
Campaigners warn of “huge backlash” if government rewrites rules on fracking
Fracking opponents have warned of a “huge backlash” if the government agrees to industry demands for new rules to make shale gas production quicker and easier.
Little public support for policy change on fracking – study
As the government considers the future of fracking in England, a new study has revealed little support for a change of policy.
Complaint about BBC interview with Cuadrilla chief exec
A formal complaint has been lodged about a BBC interview with the chief executive of the shale gas company, Cuadrilla.
“There can be no moving the fracking goalposts” – Fylde MP
The MP representing the area around Cuadrilla’s shale gas site in Lancashire has opposed efforts by some fellow Conservatives to lift the moratorium on fracking and relax regulations on earthquakes.
Residents welcome plugging of Cuadrilla’s “doomed” fracked wells
Opponents of fracking in Lancashire have welcomed Cuadrilla’s announcement that it is to plug and abandon shale gas wells near Blackpool.
Rathlin posts notice of application for West Newton oil production
Rathlin Energy has given formal notice that it intends to apply for planning permission for expansion and long-term oil production at one of its sites in East Yorkshire.
Minister dismisses call to extend fracking moratorium
The government has no plans to extend the moratorium on fracking to other forms of well stimulation, correspondence has revealed.
Angus conference call: “restrictions on water reinjection limiting UK onshore oil and gas”
UK onshore oil production is being held back by new regulations on water reinjection, Angus Energy told investors this evening.
Lancashire fracking tremors could reach 3.1 magnitude – but very unlikely, says Cuadrilla
The maximum strength of tremors induced by new fracking at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site has been estimated at 3.1ML, the company said in a document published today.
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