FoE :drinking water and national parks in fracking firing line
Friends of the Earth is warning that drinking water and national parks are now in the “fracking firing line” following yesterday’s vote by MPs to allow fracking for shale gas 1,200m below national parks and other protected sites.
Water UK joins EU shale gas and water work programme
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies, is joining a three-year European Commission work programme to develop a best available technology reference document for oil and gas, which will take full consideration of environmental protection.
UK Govt to offer new onshore oil and gas licence blocks
The Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) – the UK’s oil and gas regulator – today announced that 27 onshore blocks from the 14th Onshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round will be formally offered to companies.
Government defines Protected Areas for shale developments
The Government has set out areas to be excluded from underground fracking activities via draft regulations that define the protected areas in which fracking will be prohibited.
Shale Gas Task Force publishes second Interim Report
The Task Force on Shale Gas has today released its second report on the impact of a fracking industry on the UK, specifically assessing local environmental and health impacts.
Third Energy fracking permit consultation extended
The public consultation on Third Energy’s application for a permit to carry out fracking in North Yorkshire has been extended.
Redacted Defra report flagged up possible adverse impacts of fracking on water
The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs yesterday published a previously redacted paper in full yesterday which highlighted potential adverse impacts from fracking on groundwater resources and the UK’s water infrastructure.
Cuadrilla:second shale gas application refused
Members of Lancashire County Council's Development Control Committee have today voted to refuse the application by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton by drilling, hydraulically fracking and testing the flow of gas.
Lancashire shale gas application refused solely on traffic grounds
Members of Lancashire County Council's Development Control Committee yesterday voted to refuse the application by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas at Roseacre Wood by drilling, hydraulically fracking and testing the flow of gas.
Third Energy applies for permits to frack in North Yorkshire
Onshore and offshore exploration company Third Energy has applied to the Environment Agency for permits to frack in North Yorkshire.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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