“UK politics currently too uncertain for fracking” – Third Energy
Third Energy, the company behind plans to frack in North Yorkshire, has announced it now has no immediate shale gas plans.
Anti-fracking campaigner files High Court challenge over oil and gas clean-up costs
Legal papers were submitted this morning in a challenge against the shale gas regulator about who should pay for decommissioning sites.
Weekend Long Read: Lawyers seek answers on Third Energy sale
Anti-fracking campaigner Helen Chuntso reports on an investigation into the sale of Third Energy’s onshore gas business. She examines the importance of the deal for funding decommissioning – an issue now attracting cross-party political attention.
Angus looks to sell Brockham after sidetrack found “uncommercial” without fracking
Angus Energy has said it is in talks to sell its stake in an oil production licence in Surrey after revealing that a controversial sidetrack well was unlikely to flow commercially without extra stimulation.
Third Energy sells onshore gas business
Third Energy Holdings Limited has announced it has sold its troubled onshore gas business, which includes well sites in North Yorkshire.
Two oil companies pull out of Weald licence
UK Oil & Gas plc has acquired the interests of two companies in the Holmwood exploration licence, south of Dorking in Surrey.
Third Energy’s accounts reveal “financial melt down”, say campaigners
The government should refuse consent for Third Energy’s fracking plans in North Yorkshire, campaigners said this morning in response to publication of the company’s annual accounts.
