New energy secretary
Claire Coutinho has been appointed the new secretary of state for energy and net zero.
No damages for fracking industry over reinstatement of moratorium, despite threat of “mammoth legal challenge”
Government departments paid no compensation to UK shale gas companies over the restoration of the fracking moratorium, even though the industry warned of a multi-million pound court action.
Government rejects MPs’ call on flaring and oil and gas licensing
The UK government has rejected all the recommendations of a cross-party committee of MPs to speed up decarbonisation of energy supply.
UKOG threatens libel action against councillor
The company behind plans to explore for gas near a Surrey village has threatened to sue a senior local councillor for libel.
Shares up at IGas but down at Union Jack
Shares in IGas rose more than a third this morning on an announcement that the company had signed a memorandum of understanding with SSE Heath Networks on the development of a geothermal district heating project in Stoke-on-Trent.
Views sought on Biscathorpe oil production plans in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
People are being asked to comment on plans for oil drilling and production near a rare chalk stream in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Government refuses requests to release recommendations on delayed shale gas appeals
A government department has refused to release reports by planning inspectors on two public inquiries into shale gas schemes in England.
“Living in fear” – residents respond to 1.6ML fracking tremor
Cuadrilla has been accused of trying to downplay last night’s 1.6ML earth tremor caused by its fracking operation near Blackpool.
Listening panel first for Surrey oil and gas proposal
A council in Surrey is to shape its response to local oil and gas proposals on public comments to a listening panel.
Guest post: Why won’t Claire Perry talk to us about fracking?
In this guest post, Lancashire resident Barbara Richardson explains her frustration that the energy minister won’t meet local people to listen to their concerns about fracking.
DRILL OR DROP? 