Lancashire fracking prospect causes stress, suspicion and fractured communities – new research
The prospect of fracking for shale gas in Lancashire has already had a profound effect on local people, according to new research.
Maximum depth of IGas shale well at Tinker Lane cut by almost half
IGas has reduced by nearly 1.5km the maximum depth of its proposed shale gas well at Tinker Lane in north Nottinghamshire.
PM’s fracking payment plan fails to win majority support for shale gas – poll
Theresa May’s idea to give money to people living near shale gas sites has failed to convince a majority to support fracking, according to new research.
What’s happening this week? 14-21 August 2016
Lord of the Rings inspired Don’t Frack The Shires walk and meeting, along with information stalls, drop-in events, presentations, discussions, and a consultation deadline. All this week in DrillOrDrop’s round up of events about fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to them.
PM proposes individual payments to shale gas residents – opponents say it’s a bribe
The Prime Minister has intervened in proposals for a shale wealth fund to include an option to make direct payments to people affected by fracking.
Local community to share Horse Hill oil revenues, UKOG’s boss promises
The head of one of the companies behind the Horse Hill oil well said today he was committed to giving local people a share of any production revenues.
Decision on IGas Misson shale plans delayed until October
The decision on plans by IGas to drill two shale gas exploration wells at Misson in north Nottinghamshire is now likely to be delayed for another three months.
Fracking Week in Parliament – week ending 8 July 2016
Top stories in this Fracking Week in Politics: Government statements on the Committee on Climate Change report on shale gas Roger Godsiff on local views and Cuadrilla’s Lancashire appeals Callum McCaig on Freedom of Information and commercial sensitivity Chris Matheson on “back-door” tax breaks for fracking Lord Maude on speeding up […]
Bassetlaw councillors object to IGas plans for Tinker Lane, against planners’ advice
Councillors in Bassetlaw, north Nottinghamshire, have rejected the advice of officials and voted against a plan for shale gas exploration in their district. Bassetlaw’s planning committee objected, by eight to one, to an application by the IGas subsidiary Dart (East England) Ltd for a vertical exploration well at […]
Fracking needs tougher regulation to meet UK climate goals – report from government advisors
Shale gas development on a significant scale is inconsistent with UK carbon budgets unless three conditions are met, according to long-awaited advice to government.
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