Fracking

Prospective Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative MPs defy party line to pledge outright opposition to fracking

UKOG says there could be up to 100 billion barrels of oil in the South of England, prompting climate change warnings from environmental groups

Medact report warns fracking could increase risks of cancer, birth defects and lung disease

Cuadrilla and Geothermal Engineering design project to tap renewable heat from disused oil and gas wells

Former environment agency chief says environmental case for shale oil in the UK is much tougher to make than for shale gas and calls for a single regulator

Green business groups set out their priorities for the chancellor's Budget speech tomorrow

Decision comes after Infrastructure Bill set new restrictions on oil and gas exploration in conservation areas

Green-leaning Tory MP and chairman of parliament’s energy and climate committee says fracking is safe and will benefit UK’s economy and enivronment

EXCLUSIVE: NGO argues government is misleading public by refusing to publish findings of report on how shale gas could impact house prices

Swiss petrochemicals company set to become UK's third largest shale gas player after securing access to sites in the North West and Scotland