Cuadrilla plans seismic testing near Preston New Road frack site
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, has announced plans to carry out seismic surveys in a field next to its Preston New Road site near Blackpool.
BGS admits mistake over claim that Cheshire fracking research centre was chosen after public consultation
The British Geological Survey has apologised after stating in a press release that Ince Marshes in Cheshire had been chosen as the site of a geological research centre after a consultation with local residents.
Council planners recommend consent for flow testing at Broadford Bridge oil site
Planners at West Sussex Council have recommended granting planning permission for another 12 months at the Broadford Bridge oil exploration site near Billingshurst.
September 2017 Drilling headlines
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Hundreds oppose IGas Ellesmere Port testing plan as comment deadline approaches
More than 450 people have signed a petition opposing plans by the shale gas company, IGas, to test its well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
Opposition mobilises as INEOS unveils plans for second shale gas site
INEOS has begun the planning process for a second site for shale gas exploration – this time in Rotherham borough.
Residents feel betrayed over failure to test for radon around Lancashire fracking site
People living around Cuadrilla’s shale gas site at Preston New Road near Blackpool say they are horrified to learn that there has been no independent testing for the radioactive gas, radon.
Views sought on permit for Doe Green CBM site
The Environment Agency begins a public consultation on an environmental permit application for the coal bed methane production site at Doe Green
Equipment moved off abandoned Lincolnshire well site
Egdon Resources has been moving equipment off its oil exploration site at Laughton in Lincolnshire after deciding to abandon the well.
Breaking: Cuadrilla wins planning appeal over Grange Hill shale gas site
The Planning Inspectorate announced today it has granted permission for monitoring and site restoration at the Grange Hill exploration site near Singleton in Lancashire. But it has refused the company’s application for costs.
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