Fracking

$The government pauses fracking ahead of election, but faces calls for permanent ban.$

Government pauses fracking ahead of election, but faces calls for permanent ban

Government temporarily bans fracking in England, but opposition parties and environmental groups call for ban to be made permanent.

3 years 4 months ago
$A Cuadrilla test fracking site in Lancashire.$

Fracking gets green light as government overturns Lancashire council decision

Communities secretary Sajid Javid approves plans for fracking at Cuadrilla's site at Little Plumpton in Lancashire.

6 years 5 months ago
$A typical fracking well sits 3000m below ground level$

Drill test wells to quantify shale gas economics says report

Task Force on Shale Gas says economic impacts of hydraulic fracturing can’t be quantified without exploratory wells to determine the recoverable volumes of gas

7 years 3 months ago
Re-invest shale gas revenues in carbon capture and renewables says task force

Revenues from a new shale gas industry should be reinvested in carbon capture and storage and low carbon energy generation to ensure that the UK meets its long term climate change commitments a new report...

7 years 6 months ago
Manufacturing and engineering firms welcome fast tracked fracking

Government steps in to accelerate planning process for hydraulic fracturing this week by introducing new measures to force swift decision making from councils

7 years 7 months ago
UK needs to explore for shale says Energy and Climate Change Secretary

There is a “national need” for shale gas, Amber Rudd will tell planning authorities this week in a bid to speed go ahead of search for new energy source for the UK.

7 years 7 months ago
Calls grow for single fracking regulator

As the UK shale gas industry struggles to win public confidence, calls are increasing for the creation of a single regulatory body that would simplify the complex regulatory framework currently in place.

7 years 8 months ago
$Preese Hall, where induced seismicity was felt following hydraulic fracturing$

Fracking failure for Cameron as shale gas looks set to stay in the ground

Planning applications for development rejected by Lancashire County Council despite legal concerns over refusal

7 years 8 months ago
Planners make a U turn over fracking in Lancashire

Approval recommended for planning permission for hydraulic fracturing site in Lancashire ahead of meeting next week

7 years 9 months ago
Health experts call for fracking moratorium as energy industry slams “flawed” report

Concerns over inadequate regulation and risks to public health have led to a call for a five year fracking ban from health experts.

7 years 11 months ago