The North Sea Transition Authority said the company breached five field production consents

Cuadrilla has been given extra time to “evaluate options” for its fracking wells

The oil and gas giant had previously said the economic case for investment in this project was not “strong enough”

An energy company was ordered to seal two shale wells in Lancashire

Green groups criticised the government for undermining the UK’s climate targets

The Chief Executive of the developer company said they will “evaluate the next steps” of the project

The company said that the economic case for investment in this project is “not strong enough”

Oil and Gas Authority Chairman said North Sea exploration can ensure a successful energy transition to net zero

A climate change think tank has urged the UK to replace the regulator with a Clean Energy Authority

It is expected to help unlock new investment and technology and more exploration activity