Fracking

Leading geologist warns loophole in government's legal definition of fracking could enable companies to bypass safety precautions

Onshore oil and gas developer says Environment Agency permits represent "important step" for project, but will they prove a precursor to more fracking protests?

Report find investors are pouring $8.9bn into US shale sector, but warns fragile state of the industry means some of this investment could be at risk

Climate campaigners erect 10-metre replica of fracking rig outside Houses of Parliament on first day of Cuadrilla appeal into Lancashire planning application refusal

"Support for fracking appears to be inversely linked to awareness, as those who know more about fracking tend to be more likely to oppose it"

Ministerial proposals to re-classify shale gas wells as 'nationally significant infrastructure' would remove planning responsibility from local councils

BREAKING Controversial proposals on fracking have been approved but campaigners say drinking water could be at risk

Industry-backed group says exploratory drilling essential for mapping size of potential industry, but insists large-scale drilling should only go ahead under stricter regulatory regime

Questionnaire asked property experts how house prices could be affected in the central belt if fracking plans go ahead

BBC reports Lancashire County Council has been informed ministers will make final decision on controversial Cuadrilla fracking plans