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PRESS RELEASE: Shale gas SMEs could raise over £1.35 billion in taxes

In its latest policy paper, the Onshore Energy Services Group says that, with the right support, small companies in the…

Tim Yeo backs shale in his last speech

Tim Yeo, a long-standing Conservative MP and chair of the Commons energy and climate change select committee, yesterday backed shale gas in his last speech before standing down at the next General Election on 7 May 2015.

Celtique Energie drops drilling plans

The oil and gas explorer, Celtique Energie, has said it will not appeal against a refusal of its planning applications for two sites in West Sussex.

INEOS buys into IGas shale acreage

The British chemical industry giant, INEOS, has acquired a position in a number of IGas Energy’s natural exploration licences around the UK, according to an announcement made today.

SME group launches shale gas guides

Responding to what it sees as a distinct lack of easy-to-understand information for public stakeholders, the Onshore Energy Services Group has launched a series of basic guides for those new to the shale gas debate.

Rejection of Cuadrilla monitoring plan is a “missed opportunity”

Councillors on the Development Control Committee at Lancashire County Council yesterday voted against the recommendations of planning officers and turned down…

Shropshire councillors admit they would have rejected Dart Energy plans to drill at Dudleston

Shropshire councillors admit they would have rejected Dart Energy plans to drill at Dudleston

Planners recommend approval of Grange Hill monitoring plans

Planning officers at Lancashire County Council have recommended approval of Cuadrilla’s plans to conduct seismic and pressure monitoring at its Grange Hill site on the Fylde.

Fracking poll shows most favour or are agnostic about shale

An online poll of 1,000 respondents found 36% in favour of shale gas extraction, with a further 24% agnostic and just under 40% opposed.

Fracking decision: deferral and delay

Yesterday, at a determination hearing, councillors on the Development Control Committee in Lancashire agreed to defer a decision on two…