IGas gets more time for site construction at Misson – despite concerns about owls
IGas has been given extra time to prepare its shale gas site at Misson in Nottinghamshire prompting disappointment and concern from residents and environmental groups.
Government told to change rules on costs in environmental court cases
The High Court has told the UK government to change some new rules for environmental court cases to protect those taking legal action.
Government to ban fracking in protected areas with a drilling licence condition
The government is proposing to ban fracking from the surface of England’s best natural and landscape areas. Details here
September 2015 fracking headlines
DRILLORDROP’S 1,000TH POST Our digest of September’s headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them – in the UK and around the world.
Wildlife Trusts identify 188 nature reserves in oil and gas licence blocks
The Wildlife Trusts are urging the Energy Secretary, Amber Rudd, to extend the areas where fracking is banned. The appeal comes on the final day for comments to a government consultation on the latest round of oil and gas licences. The Wildlife Trusts, which has identified nearly 200 […]
Consultation on oil and gas licences under fire
The government’s consultation about how new oil and gas licences may affect the UK’s most important sites for wildlife appears to breach good practice guidelines – and has been criticised by a leading nature conservation organisation.
293 top wildlife sites at risk from fracking – RSPB
The RSPB warned today that nearly 300 Sites of Special Scientific Interest – home to rare plants and animals – have been included in the new oil and gas licences.
Call for action on abandoned oil and gas wells
Two environmental organisations called today for government action to ensure tax payers do not end up paying for pollution from abandoned oil and gas wells.
