Cuadrilla vows to address tremor concerns so fracking can resume
Energy company Cuadrilla has said it will work to “address concerns” over fracking so that the moratorium announced by the Government can be lifted.
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History of fracking reveals technique dates back to 1860s
The heated debate about fracking began relatively recently in the UK, but the roots of the technique can be dated back to the 1860s.
Permanent fracking ban urged as Government moratorium branded ‘election stunt’
The Government is facing growing calls to make its fracking ban permanent, as opponents raised concerns the major U-turn could be an election ploy.
Why is fracking controversial and what led to the Government moratorium?
The reversal of Government support for fracking follows years of opposition from campaigners and local communities.
Fracking halted over earthquake fears as General Election looms
Controversial fracking will no longer be allowed because of new scientific analysis, the Government has said.
Prime Minister hints at calling halt to fracking
Fracking has become an election issue, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he will address the “very considerable anxieties” about shale gas extraction.
Cuadrilla plans ‘goodwill payments’ to locals after earthquake at fracking site
The UK’s only fracker Cuadrilla has revealed it will make small “goodwill payments” to locals who claim their homes were damaged by a violent tremor caused by the company’s Lancashire drilling site.
How does fracking work and why is it considered controversial?
Opposition from protesters and public concern over environmental impacts have long thwarted the ambitions of energy companies and the Government to develop fracking in the UK.
Ministers extend Ineos’s fracking licence in Scotland despite supposed ‘ban’
The fracking licence held by petrochemical giant Ineos has been extended for another year by Scottish ministers.
Scottish Government look to fortify fracking policy with fresh consultation
The Scottish Government confirmed last night it was looking to fortify its fracking policy with a fresh public consultation on the practice.
Major boost to Scotland by fracking, says expert
Onshore oil and gas production would be a “powerful addition” to Scotland’s “portfolio”, an industry veteran said yesterday.
Ineos lose court challenge to Scottish Government ‘fracking ban’
Fracking firm Ineos has lost out in its Court of Session case against the Scottish Government’s high profile ‘fracking ban’.
UK Government unveils support package for fracking industry
The UK Government today unveiled a new package of support measures for shale gas developments, including the creation of a £1.6million fund.
Anti-fracking protestors gather outside office of north-east transport company
Protesters caused disruption at a north-east transport company yesterday amid claims trucks were delivering fracking equipment to firms in England.
Dame Vivienne Westwood takes to ‘catwalk’ in fracking protest
Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood turned model in an anti-fracking protest against multinational chemical company Ineos.
Cher backs Irish campaign calling for ban on drilling for oil and gas
Pop star Cher has lent her support to a campaign to ban drilling for oil and gas in Ireland.
Live blog: Scotland prepares to vote on banning fracking
The Scottish Parliament is preparing for a debate on an outright ban on fracking in Scotland. Follow the live blog on our sister site, Energy Voice.
MSPs to vote for ‘immediate and effective ban’ on fracking
A debate on whether to ban fracking in Scotland is to be held at the Scottish Parliament today.
Scottish Government supports full fracking ban
The Scottish Government is looking to ban fracking with “immediate effect”.
Scottish Government expected to make announcement on fracking in Scotland
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse is expected to make an announcement on the future of fracking in Scotland later today.
Scotland’s energy sector could be “left behind” by UCG decision
Scotland's energy sector could be "left behind" by the decision to ban underground coal gasification (UCG), the Scottish Conservatives have warned.
Call for outright ban on fracking in Scotland
Labour has renewed calls for an outright ban on fracking in Scotland ahead of a Holyrood debate on the environment.
What is fracking?
What is fracking? More properly known as hydraulic fracturing, fracking is a process in which liquid is pumped deep underground at high pressure to fracture shale rock and release gas or oil trapped within it.
VIDEO: Farmer sprays manure at actress Emma Thompson
Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson has been sprayed with manure by the farmer at the centre of a fracking row.
Tories planning to give thousands of redundant oil workers fracking jobs
The Scottish Conservatives plan to get thousands of redundant oil and gas workers jobs in the fracking industry if elected in May.
SNP minister hints that party could give green light to fracking
Fergus Ewing has admitted the SNP could back fracking if the party wins the Holyrood election in May.
Labour commit to ban fracking in heated FMQs
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of trying to deceive the country over her support for fracking as Scottish Labour vowed to ban the controversial technique
Scottish Liberal Democrat conference backs lifting fracking ban
A call from the Scottish Liberal Democrats to lift the national ban on fracking has been dubbed "massively disappointing" by environment campaigners.
SNP MP criticised over donations from fracking company
Donations totalling more than £27,000 from a fracking company to the SNP have drawn criticism from opposition politicians.
Expert says fracking could harm Aberdeen’s oil and gas ‘capital’ status
Fracking could have a detrimental impact on the North-east oil and gas industry, an Aberdeen academic has warned.
SNP faces two revolts over fracking and land reform
The SNP faced two rebellions from the party rank-and-file over its stance on fracking and land reform.
Ineos chief “not too concerned” about SNP attitude to fracking
A senior executive of fracking company Ineos has said he is "not too concerned" about a motion at the SNP conference that could result in a further clampdown on the controversial practice.