Fracking support up but opposition remains ahead – government survey
Support for fracking has risen and opposition fallen, according to results from a government survey published today.
UKOG buys into “irresistible” Turkish licence
The company behind oil drilling at Horse Hill in Surrey said this morning it had taken a licence stake in south east Turkey in the hope of “rapid monetisation” of reserves.
Summer 2020 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary is back after a break when many events were cancelled or postponed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Record high for opposition to fracking and record low for support – government survey
Opposition to fracking has reached a record high of 45%, according to a quarterly government survey of public attitudes.
February 2020 diary
Events in February 2020 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning
Lancashire tremors push fracking opposition to record high
Opposition to fracking reached 44%, a record high, in the latest government survey of public attitudes to shale gas.
November 2019 diary
Events in November 2019 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning Second public inquiry into Egdon Resources’ plans for oil production at Wressle Horse Hill site visit for Surrey neighbours Fundraiser for judicial review against approval of Horse Hill oil production Latest results from […]
Don’t approve Aurora’s fracking plan, government wildlife expert warns
A plan to drill and frack near important wildlife sites in Sefton and West Lancashire should not be approved, the government’s nature conservation adviser has warned.
August 2019 diary
Events in August 2019 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning
48% oppose change to fracking earth tremor rules – new poll
Calls by the shale gas industry to relax the rules on earth tremors induced by fracking are not widely supported by the public, according to a new poll.
