Tag Archives: Regulation?

PRESS RELEASE: Activists denounce earthquake report as `dangerous distraction`

Posted on April 17, 2012 by radix

The release today of a second report into the earthquakes caused by Cuadrilla resources’ fracking activity in Lancashire has been met with disdain from environmental activists. The report, commissioned by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), concludes that, ‘it would not be possible to state categorically that no further earthquakes will be experienced […]

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East Sussex: UK first Frack Free Zone?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by fred

In a move described as “historic” East Sussex County Council today passed a motion highlighting concerns over Fracking, the first county in England to do so. The motion – adopted unanimously – emphasises public concern over Fracking and calls for the council to be properly briefed of the dangers before considering any future Fracking-related planning […]

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Government advisors sponsored by fracking industry

Posted on March 4, 2012 by fred

The British Geological Survey plays a key role in UK government’s view of fracking.  Yet the BGS’s annual report reveals the organisation is partly funded by companies involved in the hydraulic fracturing industry, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon, BG Group and Schlumberger. The BGS’s close financial ties to industry raises questions about the impartiality of a […]

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Cuadrilla sent back to the drawing board

Posted on February 18, 2012 by fred

After admitting causing earthquakes last year, UK fracker Cuadrilla’s plans were dealt a blow last week as the company was told to conduct more seismic testing. The company estimates this will cost an extra £1.5m. Since a test frack caused an earthquake in 2011, the UK government has been liaising with the US-led fracker about […]

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Fracking regulations under scrutiny by UK government

Posted on February 6, 2012 by fred

On 4 Feb The Times revealed that the UK government is conducting a review of the regulations surrounding Hydraulic Fracturing. In contrast to earlier ministerial assurances that fracking requires no extra regulation, the government, Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive are examining risks of water contamination and other issues associated with Hydraulic Fracturing. Tony […]

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Guest Blog: For the New Year: A Warning from the Fracked States of America:

Posted on January 22, 2012 by admin

A blog all the way from America. Anti-fracking campaigners from the US give their own perspective, and warn the UK campaign about those who might pretend to be on our side. Look out for certain politicians and environmentalists posing as our allies. The politicians may say that they find fracking unconscionable, abominable, crazy etc. but […]

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One third of new UK drilling licenses are for gas

Posted on October 9, 2011 by fred

Gas is the new black. Of 60 applications to drill onshore in the UK in the latest drilling round, 20 were for gas. Details of recent drilling licenses reveal one third of the applicants applied to drill for Coal Bed Methane, Shale gas and regular gas. To sort through this mess, the UK government divides […]

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How the frack does the oil and gas licensing system work?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by fred

To decide who drills where in the UK, the Department of Energy and Climate Change is divided into a network of blocks. Initial block licenses last for six years – enough time, according to DECC, for the developer to get planning permissions, work out the viability of the area. These Petroleum Exploration and Development Licenses […]

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