Ineos sought to drop fracking and extend deadlines for Barton Moss licence
Britain’s biggest shale gas company told officials it needed more time to carry out agreed work on a drilling licence in Greater Manchester.
Updated: National Trust drops objection to Ineos seismic surveys at Clumber Park
Updated 21/12/2018. The National Trust has withdrawn its opposition to seismic testing by Ineos at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.
Anti-fracking campaigner acquitted of offences under Computer Misuse Act
A Nottinghamshire man accused of interfering with equipment used to explore for shale gas has been found not guilty of offences under the Computer Misuse Act.
Farmer joins National Trust as Ineos shale gas access case heads towards trial
A tenant farmer has joined the National Trust in its challenge to the shale gas company, Ineos, in a court case over land access.
Campaign grows against INEOS Yorkshire fracking surveys
More landowners in Yorkshire have joined a campaign opposing fracking and access to their property for seismic testing.
A complex tale of thumper trucks, leaks and dirty bath water
Last week, the Bolsover MP, Dennis Skinner, asked the prime minister to investigate drinking water problems in an area of his constituency where the shale gas company INEOS had been carrying out seismic surveys.
Rotherham: Protest, application and fracking vote
Residents of a village near Worksop, where INEOS wants to drill a shale gas well, are planning a protest next week against the company’s proposals and a legal action it has taken against demonstrators.
Decision on INEOS access to Notts council land for seismic testing delayed again
A shale gas company seeking to do tests on council land will have waited at least a year by the time it gets a decision.
August 2016 drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s digest of the past month’s news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world. Top 10 stories: PM proposes direct payments to residents from shale wealth fund – fracking opponents say its bribery First state in Australia bans fracking […]
Concerns over vibrations from Lancs seismic testing
Council officials are being urged to monitor surveying for oil and gas which got underway in Sefton and West Lancashire yesterday after residents complained about vibrations.
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