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The Irish Academy of Engineering says a DECC report contains 'quite unreliable techno-economic analysis' when it comes to hydrogen power

DECC report contains 'unreliable analysis' - Engineers

The Irish Academy of Engineering has said a report commissioned by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications into the security of supply of Ireland's energy needs "should not be used to underpin any future energy policy development."

Business • 15 Nov 22

Traders fear that a slowdown in economic activity globally would hit fuel demand

Oil prices fall further as China extends Covid curbs

Oil prices fell today, extending sharp losses from the previous session, as China's extension of lockdown measures to curb the Covid-19 spread exacerbated concerns that a slowdown in economic activity globally would hit fuel demand.

Business • 08 Sep 22

Concerns have been raised about proposals to build a gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary in Co Kerry

Concerns over proposed Shannon Estuary gas terminal

Environmental scientists and campaigners have raised concerns about the Government's decision to back proposals for a Kerry-based Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal.

Politics • 09 Oct 19

Report highlights harmful impact of fracking

Environmental groups have welcome the findings of an Oireachtas committee report that found fracking could not proceed here without having a harmful impact on the environment and human health.

fracking • 12 Apr 17

$A fracking rig at Balcombe, West Sussex, Britain$

Naughten says EPA report justifies fracking ban

A study published by the Environmental Protection Agency has found that fracking has the potential to impact both human health and the environment.

Ireland • 30 Nov 16

Tamboran Resources had applied for permission to drill an exploratory borehole in Belcoo

NI minister rejects Fermanagh fracking proposal

Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark Durkan has rejected a planning application to drill an exploratory borehole for shale gas in Co Fermanagh.

News • 11 Aug 14

There was widespread condemnation over Tamboran's recent move to the Belcoo quarry in Fermanagh

Leitrim councillors condemn Tamboran Resources

Leitrim County councillors have unanimously condemned the actions of Tamboran Resources in pre-empting the start of drilling at a quarry in Co Fermanagh.

News • 31 Jul 14

$Protesters kneel to pray during an anti-fracking protest in Silistea village in Romania$

Romanians protest against fracking and mining

Thousands of Romanians have protested against plans by US energy group Chevron to explore for shale gas in a poor eastern region and a Canadian company's project to set up Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine.

News • 20 Oct 13

Fracking or exploring for shale gas has led to widespread protests across north America

40 held in fracking protest near Canadian reserve

Canadian police have made around 40 arrests after violent clashes at an anti-fracking protest near a native reserve in the east of the country.

News • 18 Oct 13

Fracking study outlines initial findings on impact

A new study on fracking, the controversial method of extracting gas from shale rock, has outlined mixed conclusions over the impact of the practice.

News • 11 May 12

$Co Leitrim group criticised over fracking donation$

Co Leitrim group criticised over fracking donation

A voluntary group in Co Leitrim has been criticised for accepting a donation of €20,000 from a company that proposes to use the controversial method of fracking for gas in the county.

News • 03 May 12

Fracking 'should resume' despite tremors

A British government-appointed panel has said that a controversial gas extraction method known as fracking should resume under strict conditions, though it would probably trigger earthquakes.

Special Reports • 17 Apr 12

Fracking