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May 2016 fracking headlines

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Our digest of May’s headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them. This month’s top stories …

Drilling Diary – June 2016

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 31, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

40+ key dates and events in June 2016, including exhibitions, film screenings, conferences, deadlines, planning decisions, presentations, demonstrations. And advanced notice of 30+ dates later in the year. Updated throughout the month. Please let us know here if you’d like us to add your events.

Updated: More reaction to Kirby Misperton fracking approval

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 25, 2016 • ( 24 Comments )

On Monday evening, North Yorkshire County Council’s planning committee voted by seven to four in favour of an application by Third Energy to frack its existing well at Kirby Misperton in Ryedale. We reported on the immediate reaction from supporters and opponents of the proposal. This round-up has […]

Breaking: Third Energy fracking plan for Kirby Misperton approved

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 23, 2016 • ( 51 Comments )

North Yorkshire County Council’s planning committee has approved plans by Third Energy to frack its existing well at Kirby Misperton in Ryedale.

Live updates from Decision Day on Third Energy fracking plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 23, 2016 • ( 10 Comments )

Councillors in North Yorkshire meet for the second day to decide on Third Energy’s planning application to frack its existing KM8 well at Kirby Misperton. We’re reporting here throughout the day on the meeting at County Hall in Northallerton. The session begins with statements from people in favour and […]