Controls needed to cut risk of spills and leaks from UK shale gas industry – new research
The UK could see up to one spill for every four large shale gas pads, according to researchers.
Weekend Long Read: For all its faults, “fracking” is not the issue here…
Paul Mobbs, of Mobbs’ Environmental Investigations and Research, reflects on a decade of inquiry into fracking for the first in an occasional series of long reads for the weekend.
Shale gas is one of least sustainable ways to produce electricity – new report
Research by scientists at Manchester University has found that shale gas is one of the least sustainable choices for generating electricity.
Oil and gas industry is driving rise in global methane levels – new research
A new study, led by scientists from NASA, has shown that rising emissions from the oil and gas industry are mainly responsible for the increase in methane in the atmosphere. After remaining fairly stable around the year 2000, atmospheric methane levels began rising in 2006. This rise could […]
Fracking waste treatment and disposal could cost £1m a well – new research
Researchers at Edinburgh University have warned that cost of waste treatment and a shortage of specialist facilities could limit the development of fracking in the UK.
BGS admits mistake over claim that Cheshire fracking research centre was chosen after public consultation
The British Geological Survey has apologised after stating in a press release that Ince Marshes in Cheshire had been chosen as the site of a geological research centre after a consultation with local residents.
Live updates: Egdon’s Wressle planning inquiry Day 2
Live updates from the second day of the public inquiry into plans by Egdon Resources to produce oil from its site at Wressle in Lincolnshire. Updates from Day 1 here
No role for gas in climate crisis – new report
As Third Energy prepares to start fracking in North Yorkshire, new research warns against bringing new sources of gas into production if Europe is to meet its climate targets.
Researchers debate ideas for £8m study on fracking impacts
Researchers meeting in Birmingham this week are to discuss a major study which aims to update evidence on the impact of fracking.
Fracking research and report round-up: August 2017
This post collates links to studies, briefings and reports from the past six months on fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry. It includes briefings on the industry and regulation, along with work on emissions, public attitudes to fracking, economic impacts, seismic effects and contamination risks.
DRILL OR DROP? 