shale gas

Unredacted version of controversial Defra report highlights environmental risks of shale gas

Anti-fracking campaigners visibly delighted as councillors reject Cuadrilla's application to drill for shale gas at Preston New Road

Information Commissioner says Defra "incorrectly withheld the information" from last year's paper on the impact of fracking

Taking PMQs for the first time, Chancellor reiterates UK hopes for an ambitious Paris agreement but insists UK fracking should proceed

Council officers recommend Preston New Road be approved, but argue second site at Roseacre Wood should be blocked

Green Party says plans to scrap local consultations for test drilling are 'reckless'

Union inks deal with UK Onshore Oil and Gas in bid to create jobs and uphold standards across the nascent industry

Analysis aims to convince Lancashire councillors to reject Cuadrilla application for full scale fracking

Prime Minister quoted as telling Lancashire voters fracking will only go ahead under Conservatives with 'stringent environmental safeguards'

Carbon Tracker Initiative says end of hedging in 2016 could spell trouble for company finances if commodity prices remain volatile