British Geological Survey
Scientists say little progress has been made in reducing the risk of drilling-induced earthquakes
Yale scientists believe that fracking can release chemicals that can be associated with the risk of childhood cancer
Kwasi Kwarteng has highlighted the need for the UK to be prepared for any energy supply scenario – however extreme
The government said it would be guided by science on shale gas but in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine it was ‘absolutely right that we explore all possible domestic energy sources’
The water from flooded mines can be used as a sustainable heat source, according to the British Geological Survey and the Coal Authority
The new research suggests only under 10 years worth of gas supply is available at the current rate of consumption instead of 50 years
Methane isn’t the only gas you can extract with fracking – there are several other types trapped in shale rock which drillers could make money from. Recently published research on samples from Lancashire’s Bowland shale rock has suggested gas explorers may be missing a trick when it comes to these Non-Methane Hydrocarbons (NMHCs). Changes to […]
There are “billions of barrels” of oil in shale rocks under large parts of southern England, according to a new report. A study of the South by the British Geological Survey (BGS), extending from Salisbury in the west to Ashford in the east, maps out the vast areas that could potentially be targeted for fracking. […]
A new online tool mapping out potential sites for carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been launched by The Crown Estate and the British Geological Survey. The upgrade to the ‘CO2 Stored’ website will give easier access to information about the capacity and characteristics of possible storage locations under the UK’s seabed. Users will be […]
Drilling firm Cuadrilla Resources hopes to frack for shale gas at six new sites in Lancashire near Blackpool (pictured). Giving another sign that it wants to gear up its activity, the firm announced today it will “over time” apply for consent to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the gas flow at up to six new […]