The British Geological Survey (BGS) have published their report on induced seismicity from fracking. Dr Salvador Acha, Senior Research … read more
Liz Truss has announced her energy strategy for the UK. Professor Geoffrey Maitland CBE FREng, Professor of Energy Engineering, … read more
There has been recent debate and media discussion about the use of fracking in the UK and its role in … read more
The UK Government has announced that it is withdrawing its support for fracking in the UK. Prof Geoffrey Maitland, … read more
Tremors of 1.55 and 0.87 magnitude were recorded on the 21st and 22nd of August in Lancashire following fracking events … read more
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that the UK’s shale gas reserves are lower than they were previously thought to … read more
Research, published in Biogeosciences, reports that shale gas extraction through fracking may be responsible for increases in methane gas in … read more
Research published in Joule demonstrates that using carbon dioxide as an alternative to water for fracking may bring multiple benefits. … read more
Expert reaction to news that the UK’s shale gas commissioner is resigning. Prof Peter Styles, Professor Emeritus of Applied and … read more
Shale gas exploration resumed in Lancashire in October and had to be paused several times after tremors were detected. Opposition … read more
Reactions to news that a 0.8 magnitude tremor occurred in Lancashire on the 26 October. read more
Reactions to reports that earth tremors were detected near Lancashire fracking site. read more
Reactions to the news that fracking will start in the UK following a failed legal challenge. read more
The Scottish government has announced an “effective ban” on fracking. read more
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and British Geological Survey (BGS) will announce plans for a multi-million-pound geological research facility to be built in Cheshire. read more
The government has given the go ahead for horizontal fracking at a site in Lancashire. read more
The Committee on Climate Change has published a new analysis of fracking and the UK climate targets. read more
The Oil and Gas Authority and the Department for Energy and Climate Change have announced that 27 sites for shale gas extraction will be formally offered to companies following the latest round of licensing. read more
Lancashire County Council has rejected an application for fracking for shale gas at a coastal site in Fylde. read more
A new book by Prof. Mike Stephenson, Shale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy, will be published in early March. It attempts to cut through the misinformation on both sides of this emotionally charged debate and clearly present the unbiased scientific evidence to help policy makers and the public decide for themselves about shale gas and fracking. Prof. Stephenson came to the SMC to talk to journalists ahead of publication. read more
