Picture post: Lancashire Responds anti-fracking rally
People opposed to fracking demonstrated today outside Cuadrilla’s shale gas site at Preston New Road near Blackpool to protest at the go-ahead for exploration.
Industry reaction to Cuadrilla fracking announcement
Francis Egan, Chief Executive, Cuadrilla “We are very pleased that we can now move ahead with our shale gas exploration plans which will start to create new economic growth opportunities and jobs for people in Lancashire and the UK. “As a Lancashire business we are proud that the […]
Breaking: Lancs community group vows to fight Cuadrilla Lancashire fracking decision + more reaction
In the past few minutes, a group fighting Cuadrilla’s scheme to frack at a site in Lancashire has vowed to fight on, despite a go-ahead from the government this morning. (See DrillOrDrop report)
Misson decision day: key facts on IGas shale plan meeting
Nottinghamshire councillors meet in the morning to decide on the county’s first shale gas planning application.
Fracking Week in Parliament – week ending 30 September 2016
In this week’s Fracking Week in Parliament: Scottish Conservatives accuse the Scotland’s First Minister of “double-standards” over shale. She accuses them of wanting to “ride roughshod” over local opinion and concerns. Read the full exchange here.
IGas warning in half-year accounts
The shale company IGas has raised questions about its ability to operate as a going concern.
“Safe history of drilling” or “climate threat”? Two views of IGas Notts shale plans
Next week, councillors in Nottinghamshire will decide whether to give the go-ahead to the first shale gas exploration in the county.
What Notts planners say about IGas shale scheme at Misson?
Planners have recommended approval of the first shale gas exploration plans in Nottinghamshire.
Lancashire ‘Nana’ threatened with prison during Buckingham Palace protest
An anti-fracking campaigner has been served with court papers during a tea party protest opposite Buckingham Palace.
Breaking: Planners recommend go-ahead for IGas shale gas plans for Springs Road, Misson, Notts
Planners at Nottinghamshire County Council are recommending approval of a planning application by IGas to drill for shale gas at Misson in north Nottinghamshire.
DRILL OR DROP? 