“Woefully inadequate” regulation of UK onshore oil and gas risks environmental damage – new study
Regulation of the UK onshore shale industry is “lax, fragmented and frequently incompetent”, a new study has concluded.
UK shale gas could wipe out imports – upgraded industry estimates
The UK shale gas industry has upgraded production estimates by more than 70% following early results from two sites.
Surrey residents report second earthquake in a week
People living near Newdigate in Surrey reported feeling another earth tremor this evening.
Former MP Natascha Engel appointed shale gas commissioner
The pro-fracking former Labour MP, Natascha Engel, is the new commissioner for shale gas, the government announced this afternoon.
Health experts add to calls for investigation into impacts of fracking
Senior experts have signed a letter calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the health impacts of fracking.
Local authorities are best placed to decide on fracking plans – MPs report
Moving decisions on fracking plans to a national level contradicts the principles of localism and would probably exacerbate mistrust between communities and the industry, MPs said today.
Flow tests underway at “Gatwick Gusher” oil site at Horse Hill
The leading partner behind the Horse Hill exploration site in Surrey has confirmed that operations have begun to test the flow of oil.
Government policy “risks unrestricted drilling and fracking”, MPs told
Government proposals to take shale gas decisions out of the local planning system could result in a “one-size-fits all” approach with unrestricted drilling and fracking, a new parliamentary group has been told.
Investigation: What happened to the National College of Onshore Oil and Gas?
Students looking for a career in the onshore oil and gas industry were expected to enrol in a new national college this month.
Interview: Government must make case for onshore drilling and companies must talk to communities – industry body
The organisation representing the onshore oil and gas industry has called on the government to educate people about the country’s energy needs. It also urged the industry to “communicate effectively” with local communities.
