Fracking
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Lancashire County Council delays fracking planning decision
Lancashire Council Council defers fracking planning application under pressure from developer -
Shale gas: Not an easy win
This week is the deadline for the latest round of applications for onshore oil and gas licences. What are likely to be the key issues in the months ahead? Matthew Farrow suggests a top three. -
Shale gas: a vital stepping stone towards decarbonisation?
Arup's Ian Gardner and Des Correia explain the importance of proper analysis of hydraulic fracturing. -
Fear Fracktor: UK deserves informed debate on fracking
More data and less hyperbole is required for the UK to have an informed debate on fracking. (Plus video on environmental approach). -
Lords blame regulatory log jam for slow progress on fracking
Fracking approvals too slow, say Lords. No progress on exploration since 2012. Report by Bernadette Ballantyne. -
Imminent dash to frack means it is time to talk sense
This year will see a dash to frack as a new UK licensing round kicks in. According to Azfar Shaukat, the UK needs more informed debate on shale gas, and soon. -
UK shale gas revolution set for new delays until 2019
Shale industry's slow UK start continues as energy firms get to grips with planning and regulatory requirements. -
Fracking: The UK needs to drill more holes
Last week Minister for Energy Michael Fallon told the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs that the UK needs to "get on and encourage the industry to drill".