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)

Kenny MacAskill: Truss's energy crisis plan means a cruel winter for many

Leader comment: Fracking lacks public and political support

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

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

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

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

Leaders: SNP must not dismiss fracking opportunity

Shale gas fracking ‘worth £5bn to Scotland’

Controversial ‘fracking’ gas drilling method may come to Lothians

Controversial gas drilling technique ‘fracking’ could create 35,000 jobs

‘Fracking’ for gas given the green light

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