Geothermal developer CeraPhi Energy acquires former fracking company Third Energy
CeraPhi plans to repurpose former gas wells into geothermal energy centres
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Work underway at UK geothermal demonstrator scheme
CeraPhi Energy says work has begun at its demonstrator project, which will see an onshore gas well repurposed for geothermal heating.
Halo snaps up Pegasus stake with Third Energy acquisition
Hague and London Oil (Halo) has agreed to buy Third Energy Offshore in a move that will beef up its southern North Sea portfolio.
No fracking in Yorkshire until Autumn, as Third Energy made to wait
Third Energy will not be fracking for shale gas at a site in North Yorkshire before the autumn, the company has confirmed.
Fracking campaigners pack up claiming victory over gas firm
Campaigners opposed to what was expected to be the first UK fracking operation for more than six years have packed up their protest camp, saying they no longer believe the project will go ahead in the near future.
Two protesters arrested by police as fracking work gets under way
Two protesters have been arrested as preparatory work got under way at a controversial fracking site in North Yorkshire.
Fracking a stage nearer at Yorkshire site
The start of a controversial fracking operation in North Yorkshire has taken a step closer after a council signed off the last planning permissions for the project, prompting renewed activity from campaigners camped near the site.
Third Energy: ‘Respect our right to frack’
An energy firm preparing to restart fracking for shale gas in the UK later this year says its door is open to anyone with genuine concerns about its operations at the "most heavily monitored piece of real estate in the UK".
UK Fracking: please don’t let me be “misunderstood”
Fracking for shale gas has become a cause celebre for a range of environmental campaigns in the past five years but Third Energy says the controversial technique is widely misunderstood.
UK government accused of sitting on fracking climate change report
Ministers have been accused of ‘sitting on’ a long-awaited report on fracking and climate change in a bid to help the oil industry.
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.
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.
Fracking approved in North Yorkshire
Councillors in North Yorkshire have given the green light to the first fracking operation in the UK for five years.
Councillors decide whether green light fracking scheme
More protests are expected in Northallerton as a decision is made on an application by UK firm Third Energy to frack for shale gas at its existing drilling site near the village of Kirby Misperton, between Malton and Pickering, North Yorkshire.
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.
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.
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.
Third Energy awarded onshore and offshore operator licences
Third Energy has been awarded two operator licences in the 14th onshore licensing round announced 17 December 2015.