by westoncompliance | Apr 8, 2022 | BEIS, Drilling, Health and Safety, Hydraulic Fracturing, NSTA, Onshore, Safety, UK
The government has commissioned the British Geological Survey to advise on the latest scientific evidence around shale gas extraction. Ministers have always been clear that the exploration of shale gas reserves in England could only proceed if the science shows that...
by westoncompliance | Nov 4, 2019 | Hydraulic Fracturing, Onshore, Press Release, Safety, UK
The government has withdrawn support for onshore fracking based on a report published by the OGA on Saturday the 2nd of November. The OGA’s report concludes that it is not possible to accurately predict the probability of induced seismic events associated with...
by westoncompliance | Jul 12, 2018 | Hydraulic Fracturing, UK
Guidance – Environmental permitting charges guidance (link)This document provides guidance on the Environment Agency’s (EA’s) charges regarding its permitting regime. This covers areas such as: – Radioactive sources – Waste – Water...
by westoncompliance | Feb 1, 2017 | Consultation, Hydraulic Fracturing, UK
Scottish Government consultation on unconventional oil and gasThe Scottish Government has launched a consultation on onshore unconventional oil and gas. It covers the potential processes and technologies that would be involved in extracting shale oil and gas...
by westoncompliance | Jan 25, 2017 | Hydraulic Fracturing, UK
Guidance on fracking: developing shale gas in the UK (link)The government believes that shale gas has the potential to provide the UK with greater energy security, growth and jobs. It is encouraging safe and environmentally sound exploration to determine this...
