Fracking

Company says pledge allows it to invest in terminal to import, store and process ethane from US shale gas

British Geological Survey and the Environment Agency publish data showing proximity of shale deposits to major aquifers

Government wants test drilling to confirm study findings of 80 trillion cubic feet of gas and six billion barrels of oil in Midland Valley

Chris Smith, EA's outgoing chairman, dismisses campaigners' claims over impact when process 'done properly'

Nato secretary-general suggests Russia is supporting anti-fracking protests in a bid to keep Europe hooked on its gas supplies

Welsh Affairs Committee inquiry finds shale gas should not come at expense of environment or renewables industry

Preston New Road plans validated by local council, as Egdon secures approval to acquire new licence areas

Government-backed report questions claims that shale gas boom will help to curb global greenhouse gas emissions

Senior executive tells the Telegraph gas giant will not rush into purchasing additional licences for fracking development

Friends of the Earth report aims to highlight gaps in regulations around shale gas extraction