Campaigners warn of “huge backlash” if government rewrites rules on fracking
Fracking opponents have warned of a “huge backlash” if the government agrees to industry demands for new rules to make shale gas production quicker and easier.
UK shale gas won’t help energy prices – advisors tell PM
Government advisors have told the new prime minister the UK can’t rely on shale gas to solve the cost-of-living crisis.
Court date set for legal challenge over oil and gas clean-up costs
A legal challenge against the oil and gas industry regulator will be heard at the High Court next month (July 2020).
Cuadrilla breaches pollution rules again
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, has breached rules on monitoring the flare at its Preston New Road shale gas site in Lancashire.
Public views invited on changes at Horse Hill oil site in Surrey
A new consultation has opened on expansion plans at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
Licensing system criticised after two UKOG PEDLs extended
UK Oil & Gas confirmed today it had more time to drill in two southern England exploration licences, where no work has yet been carried out.
48% oppose change to fracking earth tremor rules – new poll
Calls by the shale gas industry to relax the rules on earth tremors induced by fracking are not widely supported by the public, according to a new poll.
Guest post: Liability lottery of onshore decommissioning
Who pays for clean-ups and decommissioning if an onshore operator goes bust? It’s a question that is concerning MPs and landowners. In this guest post, researcher and anti-fracking campaigner, Ben Dean, looks at the rules for decommissioning and argues for tougher controls.
No review of fracking tremor rules – minister
The government appears to be standing firm against industry pressure for a review of the regulations on earth tremors caused by fracking.
Cuadrilla calls for new approach to fracking earthquake rules
Cuadrilla called today for changes to the regulations on seismicity induced by fracking to take account of ground vibration.
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