Today (28 August 2014), at a hearing at Manchester High Court, HHJ Hodge QC has upheld a claim submitted by local farmers and Cuadrilla for possession against trespassers who have been illegally occupying farmland at Preston New Road, near Little Plumpton since 7 August. In addition the Court has also imposed an interim injunction so …
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New video uncovers the process underpinning Cuadrilla’s shale gas proposals
A video has been launched to provide an insight into the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and the resulting Environmental Statement (ES) that supports the planning applications for both of Cuadrilla’s proposed shale gas exploration sites in Lancashire. The short film, just over eight minutes long, features interviews with Cuadrilla’s chief executive Francis Egan and …
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Planning documents for proposed Roseacre Wood shale gas exploration site published
Following submission of Cuadrilla’s planning application for up to four shale gas exploration wells at its proposed site at Roseacre Wood, Lancashire County Council has formally validated and accepted the application and will now begin its own consultation regarding the proposals. The planning application and its accompanying Environmental Statement are accessible to the public from …
Confirmation of Roseacre Wood exploration site planning application submission
Cuadrilla has submitted a planning application to Lancashire County Council (LCC) for its proposed Roseacre Wood shale gas exploration site. The proposal covers the works required to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the flow of gas from up to four exploration wells on the site. A detailed Environmental Statement (ES), resulting from the Environmental Impact …
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Planning documents for proposed Preston New Road shale gas exploration site published
Following submission of Cuadrilla’s planning application for up to four shale gas exploration wells at its proposed site at Preston New Road, to the west of Little Plumpton, Lancashire County Council has formally validated and accepted the application and will now begin their own consultation regarding the proposals. The planning application and its accompanying Environmental …
Confirmation of Preston New Road exploration site planning application submission
Cuadrilla has submitted a planning application to Lancashire County Council (LCC) for its proposed Preston New Road shale gas exploration site. The proposal covers the works required to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the flow of gas from up to four exploration wells on the site. A detailed Environmental Statement (ES), resulting from the Environmental …
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Cuadrilla to submit plans for Preston New Road shale gas exploration site
Following extensive public consultation Cuadrilla Resources will submit, before the end of the month, a planning application to Lancashire County Council to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the flow of gas from up to four exploration wells at its proposed exploration site at Preston New Road. Once the planning application for Preston New Road has …
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Cuadrilla update on Bowland exploration programme
Cuadrilla Resources is continuing to consult with residents on proposals for two shale gas exploration sites in the Fylde. The company has been carrying out an extensive programme of public consultation for the two sites at Roseacre Wood and Preston New Road, writing to over 9,000 households and holding a variety of events to give …
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Cuadrilla announces updated plans for Becconsall site
Cuadrilla will be applying for planning permission in order to allow time to carry out measurement of the pressure of the gas in the shale rock at its Becconsall well, near Banks The well will not be hydraulically fractured. Following the pressure measurement programme it is planned that the well will be sealed and the …
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Young Engineers 2014 – The Grand Final
The grand final of the Young Engineers’ competition, sponsored by Cuadrilla and Centrica Energy, took place earlier this month. Cuadrilla teamed up with the Blackpool Gazette and Blackpool and the Fylde College to help develop the skills of budding engineers on the Fylde Coast. Watch the video below to see which school won the grand …