04/02/2014

Two New Gas Exploration Sites To Unlock Lancashire's Bowland Shale

Cuadrilla Resources has announced the proposed locations for two new exploration sites in the Fylde, Lancashire.

The company intends to apply for planning permission to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the flow of gas from up to four exploration wells on each of the sites, one at Roseacre Wood and the other at Preston New Road.

Cuadrilla's Chief Executive, Francis Egan said: "This will allow us to reduce the potential impact on the local area during the exploration while is gathering the important information we need to determine how much gas could be recovered.

"We are committed to being a good neighbour and to talking with the community all every stage of the process."

(CVS/CD)


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