A decision on whether to allow fracking in North Yorkshire or not has been delayed by the county councillors. Third Energy submitted a planning application to extract shale gas at a site near the village of Kirby Misperton last year. However North Yorkshire County Council said it still hasn’t received all the required information which […]

A consultation on an energy company’s plans to frack in North Yorkshire has been extended. Third Energy had submitted a planning application to explore for shale gas at Kirby Misperton, near Pickering. The Environment Agency launched a public consultation last month until 10th July but has decided to extend it until 7th August. “Environmental permit […]

Communities in North Yorkshire are being invited to give their views on plans to frack in the area. Third Energy submitted a planning application for the relevant permits to explore for shale gas in an existing borehole at Kirby Misperton, near Pickering. The Environment Agency’s public consultation, which runs from 10th June to 10th July, […]

A UK independent oil and gas producer has submitted a planning application to frack in North Yorkshire. Third Energy said it would explore for gas at its site in Kirby Misperton if approved by the North Yorkshire County Council. It is also applying to the Environment Agency to get the necessary permits for the proposed […]