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.
“In due course” – latest on government fracking review
The government will publish the review of scientific evidence on fracking and decide on the next steps “in due course”, the energy minister Greg Hands said this week.
Minister avoids question on fracking tax relief
The energy minister, Greg Hands, sidestepped a question about the investment tax allowance proposed under the windfall tax for oil and gas companies.
Fracking review sent to ministers
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has submitted its scientific review of shale gas extraction to the UK government.
Anti-fracking campaign on “high alert”
A network of anti-fracking groups is urging supporters to prepare for a government U-turn on the moratorium in England.
UK fracking industry offers fixed gas price “to cut bills”
The organisation representing the UK shale industry has offered to fix gas prices to industry, transport and homes.
Summer 2022 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2022 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Police Bill receives royal assent
The government’s controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill received Royal Assent today.
Latest UK onshore oil production data – January 2022
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for January 2022: production down despite high prices
Government orders review of fracking science
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has ordered a scientific review of the impact of fracking.
