“UK fracking is good for the environment”, says climate minster
The new climate minister said today that developing UK shale gas would be good for the environment, the economy and jobs.
Updated: New sidetrack well planned for Whisby oil field
Plans for a new sidetrack production well at the Whisby oilfield are being considered by Lincolnshire planners.
Updated: Geological faults challenge fracking in the Fylde – new study
Complex geology in one of the UK’s leading shale gas regions places a major constraint on exploration and production, scientists have concluded.
Landmark report on fracking to be updated and £7.6m shale gas research confirmed
A report relied upon by the Government in its support for shale gas extraction is to be updated.
12 new fracking studies: resource, attitudes, impacts and regulation
This round-up looks at studies about fracking published in the past month. Please let us know if we’ve missed a report you think should be included. Click here to get in touch.
Horse Hill: another report, another estimate of oil in play
UK Oil & Gas, one of the companies behind the Horse Hill well near Gatwick, announced this morning a new estimate of up to 9.2bn barrels of oil in its licence areas.
DRILL OR DROP? 