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Government says frack off to shale gas fracturing in UK

Government says frack off to shale gas fracturing in UK

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Government says frack off to shale gas fracturing in UK

It has announced fracking will not be allowed to proceed in the UK unless evidence is provided that shale gas extraction can be carried out safely

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Is Boris Johnson planning a ban on fracking?

Is Boris Johnson planning a ban on fracking?

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Is Boris Johnson planning a ban on fracking?

The prime minister cited concerns about earth tremors which have been caused as a result of fracking in the past

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Is fracking slacking?

Is fracking slacking?

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Is fracking slacking?

A new report by the National Audit Office suggests progress in establishing a shale gas industry in England has been slower than the government planned

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Scottish Government bans fracking

Scottish Government bans fracking

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Scottish Government bans fracking

Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse confirmed the government will not issue any licences for unconventional oil and gas projects

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Lancashire fracking: Cuadrilla pledges to repair ‘any damage’ to homes caused by tremor

Lancashire fracking: Cuadrilla pledges to repair ‘any damage’ to homes caused by tremor

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Lancashire fracking: Cuadrilla pledges to repair ‘any damage’ to homes caused by tremor

A 2.9 magnitude tremor – the largest yet – was recorded at 8.30am on 26th August, following which operations were suspended at its Preston New Road site

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Largest tremor hits Cuadrilla fracking site

Largest tremor hits Cuadrilla fracking site

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Largest tremor hits Cuadrilla fracking site

A 2.9 magnitude tremor was recorded at 8.30am on Monday, followed by another small tremor at 10.20pm

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Cuadrilla halts fracking in Lancashire after tremor

Cuadrilla halts fracking in Lancashire after tremor

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Cuadrilla halts fracking in Lancashire after tremor

It is the largest tremor recorded at the Preston New Road site so far

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Fracking: UK shale gas reserves ‘significantly lower than previous estimates’

Fracking: UK shale gas reserves ‘significantly lower than previous estimates’

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Fracking: UK shale gas reserves ‘significantly lower than previous estimates’

The new research suggests only under 10 years worth of gas supply is available at the current rate of consumption instead of 50 years

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Fracking shale gas ‘causing atmospheric methane levels to spike’

Fracking shale gas ‘causing atmospheric methane levels to spike’

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Fracking shale gas ‘causing atmospheric methane levels to spike’

Researchers at Cornell University believe rising levels of the potent greenhouse gas are linked to emissions from the shale oil and natural gas industry

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Cuadrilla resumes fracking at Preston New Road site in Lancashire

Cuadrilla resumes fracking at Preston New Road site in Lancashire

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Cuadrilla resumes fracking at Preston New Road site in Lancashire

Operations had to be halted on a number of occasions due to minor tremors

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Fracking with CCUS compatible with net zero goal, says government

Fracking with CCUS compatible with net zero goal, says government

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Fracking with CCUS compatible with net zero goal, says government

BEIS has set out its position on shale gas exploration as Cuadrilla starts work on its second well at the Preston New Road site in Lancashire

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Fracking firm Cuadrilla seeks extension for shale gas drilling

Fracking firm Cuadrilla seeks extension for shale gas drilling

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Fracking firm Cuadrilla seeks extension for shale gas drilling

Fracking started at the Preston New Road site last October but operations were halted on numerous occasions due to minor tremors

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