Sunak reinstates fracking ban in reversal of Liz Truss policy
Rishi Sunak has reinstated a ban on fracking in England, in a reversal of his predecessor Liz Truss’ policy.
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Following her resignation we look back on Liz Truss’ impact on the energy sector
Prime minister Liz Truss announced her resignation today following a turbulent 44-day tenure at Number 10.
How will an upside down energy market affect UK climate targets?
"Affordable, clean and above all secure" are attributes the British government would want to characterize its power supply with.
Truss speech at Tory conference targeted by anti-fracking protestors
Anti-fracking protestors interrupted Liz Truss’ keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference on Wednesday.
Shale Shock
This is the stuff of a Whitehall Farce.
Research reveals impact of faulting on shale gas extraction
Heriot-Watt University scientists have revealed that shale gas extraction was geologically challenged by fault networks at all the drill sites attempted in Lancashire.
Liz Truss risks Tory backlash over end to fracking ban
Liz Truss faces a political backlash after lifting England's fracking ban, with anger from Tory MPs and the threat that opposition parties will use the excuse to drum up support in key electoral battlegrounds.
Liz Truss lifts fracking ban, Matheson rules out same for Scotland
A ban on fracking in England has been lifted as the Government pushes for an increase in domestic energy production in the face of soaring bills.
Liz Truss to make announcement on dozens of new North Sea licences: report
Liz Truss is to unveil a new swathe of North Sea licences, according to a news report, in an effort to boost domestic oil and gas production.
Jacob Rees-Mogg takes on the energy brief in Liz Truss’ reshuffle
Jacob Rees-Mogg has taken over the energy brief as part of the new prime minister Liz Truss’ cabinet reshuffle.
South Africa seeks input on fracking plans
South Africa has launched a consultation looking at regulations around onshore oil and gas development, using hydraulic fracturing.
Scots study finds ‘no evidence’ of leaks from decommissioned oil and gas wells
A Heriot-Watt University study has found "no evidence" to suggest that England’s decommissioned oil and gas wells are leaking methane into the environment - contrary to previous research.
Review commissioned into latest science on fracking as energy debate intensifies
The Government has commissioned a review of the latest scientific evidence on fracking, as the debate over UK energy supplies intensifies.
UK’s only shale wells to be abandoned in end to fracking controversy
The UK's only two shale wells are to be abandoned, ending more than a decade of controversy over fracking in this country.
Out in front and alone, Cold Bore liberates completions data
The hydrocarbon industry was one sceptical of change but a trio of price crashes, a pandemic and a swing from negative oil prices to positive has made companies more open to change.
Energy minister says ‘no plans’ to lift fracking suspension
Fracking is "not something we envisage at all in our future" as the Government seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a business minister has said.
Schlumberger sells US fracking business after oil price cripples demand
Schlumberger, the world’s largest oilfield services company, agreed to sell its US fracking business to a smaller rival following a collapse in demand.
Potential US fracking ban would have little immediate impact on nationwide oil and gas production
Most severe implications expected in Permian Delaware, NM
ExxonMobil aims to keep dominant status in Texas shale
The oil major Exxon Mobil is not planning to give up its status as the top driller in Texas.
Fracking is over for the time being, says business minister
Business minister Kwasi Kwarteng has said fracking "for the time being is over" in the UK.
Dig in for fracking fight
Last month the UK Government took the energy industry by surprise by announcing a moratorium on the quest for shale gas onshore in England.
OPEC+ gambles on demise of US shale’s golden age
For years, OPEC ignored the rise of the U.S. shale industry and came to regret its mistake. Now, the group is making another bold gamble on America’s oil revolution: that’s its golden age is over.
UK Government halts fracking over earthquake fears
Controversial fracking will no longer be allowed because of new scientific analysis, the UK Government has said.
Cuadrilla plans ‘goodwill payments’ to locals after quake at fracking site
The UK's only fracker Cuadrilla has revealed it will make small "goodwill payments" to locals who claim their homes were damaged by a violent tremor caused by the company's Lancashire drilling site.
Slow progress on creating UK fracking industry, report finds
The Government's plan to establish the UK shale gas industry through the controversial process of fracking is taking longer than expected, a new report has said.