Environment Agency approves Third Energy’s hydraulic fracture plan in North Yorks
The Environment Agency has approved Third Energy’s hydraulic fracture plan for its well site at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire.
Environment Agency grants Ineos environmental permit for exploratory borehole in Derbyshire
The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to allow Ineos Upstream Ltd to drill an exploratory borehole at a site in Derbyshire.
High Court gives go-ahead for shale gas fracking in Yorkshire
The High Court in London has just ruled on the landmark case in which local campaigners from North Yorkshire took their county council to court over fracking - Mrs Justice Lang at the Royal Courts of Justice in London has dismissed their substantive claim for judicial review.
Environment Agency grants exploratory shale gas permit in Nottinghamshire
The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to allow energy firm Island Gas Ltd (IGas) to carry out the drilling of an exploratory borehole at a site at Tinker Lane in Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Council gives IGas Energy fracking go-ahead
Nottinghamshire County Council's Planning and Licensing Committee has granted planning consent for an application by IGas Energy plc to develop a hydrocarbon wellsite and drill up to two exploratory wells in Misson Springs, North Nottinghamshire.
UK Government gives go-ahead for fracking in Lancashire
In a landmark decision for the the energy industry announced today, the UK government has overruled Lancashire Council’s decision to reject fracking at two sites in Lancashire - fracking has been approved at the Preston New Road site, while a decision on a second site at Roseacre has been delayed.
Fracking to be banned under future Labour Government
The Labour Party has today confirmed that a future Labour government will ban fracking in a complete reversal of Conservative Party support for the technology.
Shale gas: North Yorks Council gives fracking go-ahead
North Yorkshire County Council's planning committee has given the go-ahead for Third Energy to undertake fracking for shale gas in the vicinity of Kirby Misperton.
North Yorks Council debates shale gas application
North Yorkshire County Council is currently processing a planning application relating to testing for shale gas at an existing well site near Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire – planning officers have recommended that Third Energy should be allowed to proceed.
Third Energy granted fracking permits for site in North Yorkshire
The Environment Agency has granted the environmental permits to allow Third Energy to carry out fracking for shale gas at an existing borehole in North Yorkshire.
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In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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