Coal Authority changes policy on responding to shale gas plans in mining areas
Shale gas companies must show they have considered how drilling could affect old mining features in coalfield areas, according to revised advice on exploration plans.
Drilling diary – January 2018
Protest outside Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site, near Blackpool. Photo: Frack Free Greater Manchester 40+ events in January 2018 events about fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK including: Events to mark anniversary of the start of work at Preston New Road; Council meetings in Sussex, […]
Two INEOS appeals to be heard at public inquiries
Appeals by INEOS over two shale gas planning applications are to be heard at public inquiries. The company said its proposals for exploration wells in the villages of Marsh Lane, Derbyshire, and Harthill, south Yorkshire, had not been decided within a reasonable time. It is appealing against non-determination. […]
INEOS shale gas plans at Harthill open for comment – key details on the application
Plans by INEOS to explore for shale gas in the greenbelt between Sheffield and Worksop are now open for comment.
DRILL OR DROP? 