Government fracking ban to consider all volumes – minister
The government is to consider all volumes of hydraulic fracturing when it introduces its ban on the process, an energy minister has said.
Burniston consultation extended
The call for comments on plans to drill for gas and carry out a form of fracking near Scarborough has been extended.
“No significant environmental impact” from gas drilling at Foxholes – planners
Plans to explore for gas near a village between Scarborough and Bridlington will not need a detailed environmental assessment, council officials have decided.
New Yorkshire gas drilling plans revealed
Egdon Resources wants to drill for gas at a new site between Bridlington and Scarborough, official documents have shown.
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More details on proposals for gas drilling and small-scale fracking near Scarborough
People living near a North Yorkshire village where small-scale fracking for gas is planned have extra opportunities this month to find out more.
Burniston gas drill and frack would have “significant environmental impacts” – planners
Proposals to drill for gas and carry out a small-scale frack near the North York Moors National Park would have “significant impacts on the environment”, planners have said.
More exploration time for Europa in Scarborough licence
Europa Oil & Gas has announced it has been given more time to explore for gas in a licence in North Yorkshire
Cuadrilla pulls back from another licence
Cuadrilla Resources is to give up operation of one of its Yorkshire licences, under an agreement announced today.
Egdon transfers Cloughton shale gas licence to Europa
Egdon Resources has confirmed the transfer of the operation of its Cloughton shale and tight gas licence to Europa Oil & Gas.
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