fracking

Chief Executive of the Energy and Utilities Alliance, EUA, Mike Foster, says the “industry has a chance to put words into action” when it comes to fracking. The decision made by the Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid, to allow hydraulic fracturing for shale gas in Lancashire provides the industry with the opportunity to put its words into […]

Greenpeace has installed a life-like ten-metre fracking rig and drill at Parliament Square to ‘bring the local impacts of fracking to the heart of democracy’. A new Populus poll released today by Greenpeace shows that nearly two-thirds (62%) of people in the UK think their local council, not central government departments, should decide whether to […]

The CPS believes fracking will improve Britain’s energy security, and has welcomed the Government’s steps to reduce fracking planning application times. According to the CPS, gas is an essential component of the UK’s energy supply and it is critical that these reserves are tapped. Fracking will: improve Britain’s energy security, help to create thousands of jobs and […]

Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) is the process of of drilling down into the earth to release the shale gas stored underground that can be used to power our homes. It’s controversial because on on hand, it means the UK can produce more of it’s own gas and not rely on foreign imports, but there have been questions […]

Shale gas planning applications will be fast-tracked through a new, dedicated planning process, under measures announced today. Amber Rudd and Greg Clark today announced plans that will ensure local people have a strong say over the development of shale exploration in their area – but will ensure communities and the industry benefit from a swift […]