Chemical industry hails fracking decision as start of UK “energy revolution”
An organisation representing the chemical industry claimed the UK "energy revolution" is about to begin after a fracking application was approved in England.
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Pro and anti-fracking sides watch for decision on drilling in Yorkshire village
Both sides of the fracking debate are watching closely to see whether the decision to allow drilling in one North Yorkshire village will herald a new era for the industry across the UK.
Fracking: Your questions answered
What is fracking? More properly known as hydraulic fracturing, fracking is a process in which liquid is pumped deep underground at high pressure to fracture shale rock and release gas or oil trapped within it.
Anger as council approves first UK fracking project in five years
Councillors in North Yorkshire have given the green light to the first fracking operation in the UK for five years.
Ryedale fracking application approved
An application to carry fracking in England for the first time in four years has been granted.
Video: Flyover of controversial Third Energy fracking well site reveals established industrial facility
Drone footage of the controversial Third Energy fracking site in North Yorkshire reveals an established industrial site that has been operating efficiently for more than 20 years.
Third Energy awaits decision on UK fracking operation
People living close to a proposed fracking operation in North Yorkshire have told councillors they do not want to be the first community in the UK to allow the controversial gas extraction technique.
Demonstrators expected as councillors consider fracking plan
A large demonstration is expected to greet councillors gathering in North Yorkshire today to consider whether to give a green light to a controversial fracking operation.
Fracking ban calls issued as Keith Brown takes on Scottish energy portfolio
Fracking opponents have welcomed Fergus Ewing’s removal from the Scotland Government’s energy brief and called on his successor Keith Brown to ban the divisive gas extraction technology.
Tech Tuesday: University uses isotopes to date oil spills
Scientists are using radioactive isotopes to offer a geological snapshot of the past and help oil companies track gas and wastewater spills from fracking operations.
Third Energy gets fracking approval in North Yorkshire village
Fracking on fields near the North York Moors National Park has been given the green light for approval by a crucial report despite fierce opposition.
Minister pressed to promise residents fracking wishes won’t be overidden
Communities which reject fracking projects should receive the same protections by ministers as those who successfully campaign against wind farms, Labour has said.
Minister pressed to promise residents’ fracking wishes ‘will not be overidden’
Communities which reject fracking projects should receive the same protections by ministers as those who successfully campaign against wind farms, Labour has said.
Sturgeon accused of taking “flight from reason” on fracking stance
A former Scottish Government adviser has accused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of "taking flight from reason" after hardening her stance against fracking.
Ineos fires starting gun for fracking applications
Petrochemical giant Ineos has “fired the starting gun” on its fracking programme by pressing ahead with plans to lodge test drilling applications by the end of the year.
Fears fracking could pollute underground water refuted
Fracking poses no danger to underground water supplies, new research findings from Glasgow University suggest.
Emma Thompson in fracking-free bake-off
British actress Emma Thompson has joined forces with her sister to protest against fracking in England.
Likely Lad Bolam stars in sell out anti-fracking play
One of Britain's best known actors is starring in as an anti-fracking campaigner in a sell-out play that dramatises the fight against shale in Sussex.
Oil and gas firms being held back from fracking opportunities, says Fraser
North Sea oil and gas companies are being held up from maximising opportunities in fracking because of the Scottish Government’s moratorium on shale gas, claims a leading politician.
Third Energy agrees to fracking extension
Third Energy has agreed to further extension request from the North Yorkshire Council to have more time to consider the firm's fracking bid.
Fracking causes Scottish Lib Dem split
A split within the Liberal Democrats on fracking has been further exposed after former chief whip Mike Rumbles said he was in favour of lifting an SNP moratorium on the practice.
Costain says UK shale test sites needed
Reducing gas processing costs could help shale gas exploitation in the UK more viable, according to a engineering expert.
Opinion: An energy policy as elusive as a Higgs Boson
UK Energy policy is in disarray.
INEOS hopeful fracking will get the green light in Scotland
INEOS said it still expects fracking to be given the go-ahead in Scotland.
Scottish Conservatives call on fracking moratorium lift to boost North Sea business
The Scottish Conservatives have called for a moratorium on fracking to be lifted to help boost work for the North Sea oil and gas industry amid the decline in oil price.