shale gas

Lord Chris Smith appointed to lead two year study into 'good and bad' impacts of shale gas exploration

Analysis by Greenpeace's Energydesk says clean energy accounted for 40 per cent of emissions decline since 2007, compared to 30 per cent from shale

New analysis shows abundant gas would cut energy prices but squeeze out renewable energy, and would likely increase overall carbon emissions

Proposed amendment in Infrastructure Bill would make mockery of world class shale gas regulation claims, campaigners say

"I don't think you can talk about this government as one that has been ineffective or failed to deliver"

Chancellor argues fracking, runways and new roads must be delivered alongside nuclear and renewables

The company is offering six per cent of future shale gas revenues to those sitting on reserves or affected by their extraction

Scottish government accuses Whitehall of taking "gung-ho" approach to shale gas with new drilling regulations, but geothermal industry welcomes move

UK Prime Minister set to tell New York Climate Summit shale gas can cut emissions by replacing coal and should be free from "green tape"

Study finds faulty well casings are the source of methane leaks in Texas and Pennsylvania