Scottish Government to decide on fracking in 2017
The Scottish Government announced today it hoped to decide next year whether to allow fracking for unconventional oil and gas.
First shale gas plan for Notts back on council agenda
Nottinghamshire County Council has confirmed it will resume its consideration later this month of IGas plans for two shale gas exploration wells at Misson, Bassetlaw.
What’s happening this week? 7-13 November 2016
This week’s diary features the United Against Fracking national rally in Manchester, plus four film screenings, two parliamentary meetings, as well as talks, discussions, a lecture and debate. Please let us know (click here) if any of these details are incorrect or if other events should be included. Event listings […]
October 2016 drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s digest of October’s news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world.
Drilling Diary – November 2016
40+ events about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas in November 2016, including United Against Fracking national rally, Kirby Misperton judicial review hearing and Nottinghamshire council meeting to decide IGas shale gas application. Plus film screenings, meetings, conference, workshops, information events, fundraisers, debates and talks. Also advanced notice […]
IGas in talks with bondholder Trans European Oil & Gas and new investors
IGas confirmed this morning it was having discussions with Trans European Oil & Gas, thought to be a leading holder of its secured debt.
Cuadrilla losses mount to $17.6m
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has announced a loss of $17.671m for the 12 months ending 31 December 2015, up from $11.568m on the previous year.
Fracking support falls to record low while opposition peaks – latest government survey
Opposition to fracking for shale gas has risen to a record high and support is at the lowest level so far, according to a government survey of public attitudes.
Celtique pulls out of two new exploration licences in East Midlands
Egdon Resources announced today that it had taken over Celtique Energie’s interests in two oil and gas exploration licences.
What’s happening this week? 24-30 October 2016
Bumper list of 40+ events this week about fracking and onshore oil and gas, including: nationwide protests against investment in Third Energy by Barclays Bank, plus public meetings, consultation deadlines, film screenings and continuation of Upton eviction trial.
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