Fracking

"FRACKING is the injection of fluid into shale beds at high pressure in order to free up petroleum resources (such as oil or natural gas)," according to Merriam Webster.

What is Fracking: Rishi Sunak reinstates fracking ban, controversy explained

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps

Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Picture: Adam Gray/SWNS

Truss defends UK Government decision to lift moratorium on fracking

Scotland produces vast amounts of cheap renewable energy, but the prices paid by consumers are linked to the soaring wholesale costs of fossil fuels (Picture: William Edwards/AFP via Getty Images)

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Fracking was suspended at Cuadrillas fracking site in Preston New Road after a tremor was detected. Picture: PA

Fracking halted at gas exploration site after tremors detected

Ministers have confirmed they are consulting on their preferred policy position of fracking being prohibited in Scotland, more than a year after the First Minister said the controversial practice was being banned end of story.

Nicola Sturgeon urged to be '˜true to her word' with fracking ban

Evnironmentalists and people concerned about the industrialisation of the countryside are opposed to fracking rigs like this in Scotland (Picture: PA)

Tom Peterkin: When is a fracking ban not a ban? When it's in court

The subject of fracking has caused much controversy in Scotland. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Environmental charity intervenes in fracking legal challenge

A damaged building is seen in Pohang
Earthquake hits South Korea. Picture: REX

Fracking caused 2017 earthquake, study finds

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Leader comment: Fracking lacks public and political support

What is fracking and why is it causing controversy in Scotland?

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Demonstrators protest at Ineos petrochemicals plant in Grangemouth as the first shipment of shale gas from the US arrives in the UK last September. Picture: Getty Images

Ilona Amos: Is 'deformed' geology an insurmountable obstacle for fracking?

Ineos is importing shale gas from the US to its refinery and petrochemicals plant in Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen

Fracking not viable in UK's 'deformed' rocks

Jim Ratcliffe said the Dong business was 'very important' to Ineos. Picture: Greg Macvean

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Warning of fracking threat to whisky industry

The UK's first shipment of US shale gas arrives in the Firth of Forth in September 2016. Picture: Michael Gillen

Ilona Amos: Let's take this chance to give our views on fracking

Protesters outside Grangemouth oil refinary yesterday as the Ineos Insight gas carrier arrived with the first with shipment of shale gas.

Scott Macnab: Time to look at the facts on fracking

JS Ineos Insight arrives from America with the first shipment of shale gas. Picture: Greg Macvean

Fracking '˜extremely safe' says Ineos boss as shale shipment arrives

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Labour government '˜would ban fracking' in UK

A fracking exploration drilling site. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

Families to be given Â£20k payouts for fracking

Anti-fracking campaigners fear explosions and tremors, but were still waiting for science to have its say. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scott Macnab: Don't toss away our scientific legacy

Environmental activists protest against fracking. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale: I will outlaw fracking in Scotland

Richard Dixon says 20 branches backed a ban motion. Picture: Contributed

SNP accused of '˜rigging' over lack of fracking debate

There are plans for a first offshore project at Kincardine. Picture: Creative Commons

Gas extraction ‘could bring £6bn to Scots economy’

There are plans for a first offshore project at Kincardine. Picture: Creative Commons

Gas extraction ‘could bring £6bn to Scots economy’

Peter McColl campaigning recently with local activists in Portobello against fracking in Edinburgh.

Picture: Malcolm McCurrach

Fracking may be key to energy future - Kirk report

Ineos are trying to pacify the concerns of local communities. Picture: Michael Gillen

Tom Peterkin: Pressure grows for fracking go ahead

Anti-fracking protesters in Falkirk last year. Picture: Michael Gillen

Andrew Eaton-Lewis: Issue with fracking/UCG debate

Anti-fracking demonstrators gather outside the Ineos plant in Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen

Leaders: Fracking in Scotland | Tory fundraiser

Tommy Sheppard is a fan of renewable energy. Picture: comp

Tommy Sheppard: Fracking no place in balanced energy policy

A demonstration against fracking. Picture: PA

Fracking has been around ‘for decades’ in Scotland

Fergus Ewing told MSPs that 'no planning permission will be granted' for fracking schemes while investigations are carried out. Picture: Robert Perry

Fracking ‘to be suspended in Scotland’

Fracking remains a contentious issue with the public but the SNP must lead the way with rational discussion. Picture: TSPL

Comment: SNP must make its mind up on fracking

The Ineos plant in Grangemouth. Picture: TSPL

Fracking ‘can make Scotland energy world leader’

Fracking is vital

General views of Ineos Grangemouth Oil Refinery. Picture: Greg Macvean

Ineos strikes new fracking deal in Scotland

Scotland stands to benefit from fracking despite vehement protest from environmental campaigners. Picture: Gareth Easton

Comment: Fracking adds up for Scotland

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Graeme Souness on life in and out of football

Ineos' Grangemouth oil refinery. Picture: TSPL

Ineos secures Scotland’s only fracking licence

Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing believes powers should be with Holyrood not Westminster. Picture: TSPL

Scottish Government defy Westminster over fracking
SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE: The Scottish energy minster has objected to the UK government’s “gung-ho” plans to remove the right of Scots to object to fracking beneat...

Ewing said the Scottish Government will set up a working group to consider the panels findings and ensure regulation of the industry is robust. Picture: TSPL

Fracking ‘could boost Scottish economy’

File photo of a test site for fracking in Manchester. Picture: PA

Fracking: Scotland’s shale gas resources revealed

Environmentalists have welcomed the report. Picture: Gareth Easton

Leaders: Fracking’s potential must be examined

Green dilemma

Anti-fracking protesters have been accused of peddling hysterical scare stories'. Picture: Getty

Fracking gets go-ahead as Holyrood rejects ban

Sam Laidlaw said tensions in the Ukraine were a warning about gas supply security. Picture: AFP/Getty

UK to import 70% of energy by 2020: Centrica boss

The worry of protesters is that the new method will be more harmful than other methods. Picture: Getty

Fracking raises groundbreaking questions

The UK fracking industry faces a skills crisis, it has been claimed. Picture: Getty

UK fracking ‘faces skills and equipment crisis’

Positive element

Outdated ideas

A gas well's production is four times the lifetime output of a wind turbine. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Fracking is more efficient than wind farms

Greenpeace said a number of residents in areas of potential fracking sites were joining the campaign. Picture: Getty

Greenpeace plans legal challenge against fracking

A coalbed methane extraction drill, similar to the one that would be used at the Airth site. Picture: John Devlin

Fracking: Dart ‘desperate’ to revive Airth plan

Protesters glued themselves to the front door of PR firm Bell Pottinger. Picture: PA

Fracking: Green party MP Lucas arrested in protest

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