Cement bond problems at UKOG’s Broadford Bridge well – announcement to investors
The Broadford Bridge oil exploration well in West Sussex has problems with the cement bonding, UK Oil and Gas announced this afternoon.
Date set for reopened inquiry on Lancashire fracking site
The public inquiry to decide whether to grant planning permission for fracking at a second site in Lancashire will reopen in April 2018.
Residents to quiz regulators over Cuadrilla’s fracking site
Staff from five organisations that regulate or advise on shale gas will be answering questions about Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road fracking site at a drop-in event next month.
Fylde doesn’t look promising for fracking – veteran US geologist
A veteran US shale geologist now working with INEOS has raised doubts about fracking in a key area of the UK.
Who wants to drill where? Autumn 2016 update
Summary of recent activity and expected operations at 50 sites across the UK, including applications, decisions, company plans and licence changes.
Updated: Campaigners rally in round two of Llanharan drilling fight
Politicians from three parties, including two members of the Welsh National Assembly, attended a public meeting this evening to discuss news that Coastal Oil and Gas is fighting on with plans to explore for unconventional gas.
Guest photo post: Horse Hill rally
Photographer David Burr took these pictures at today’s protest rally outside the Horse Hill exploratory oil site near Gatwick.
Photos: Lock-on protest at Horse Hill
An anti-drilling protester locked himself on to a tanker visiting the Horse Hill exploratory oil site near Gatwick this morning.
Planning inspector dismisses Alkane’s Derbyshire gas drilling appeal
Campaigners opposed to gas extraction near a Derbyshire village are celebrating after a planning inspector ruled in their favour.
West Newton gas find “very encouraging” – Rathlin Energy
Rathlin Energy has described the discovery of gas at its exploratory wellsite at West Newton in East Yorkshire as “very encouraging”.
