Nick Mace, environmental and permits manager at Cuadrilla, said that a very small number of data points recorded and reported each month were missed out during a short period of time. The vast majority of parameters were monitored and reported compliantly. Nick added: “The site is the most monitored in Europe and Cuadrilla takes its …
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SHALE EXPLORATION WILL PUT LANCASHIRE AT THE HEART OF THE UK’S HYDROGEN ECONOMY – SAYS CUADRILLA’S FRANCIS EGAN
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” I have been frequently reminded of this quote, attributed to the great American humourist Mark Twain, as I have watched, listened to and read many reports and commentary pieces on the UK’s recent decision …
Statement on Contempt of Court hearing
Francis Egan, Chief Executive Officer of Cuadrilla, said: “We respect the right to legal and peaceful protest but too often we have seen the opposite with dangerous, disrespectful and illegal activity around our shale gas exploration site in Preston New Road. Local people, our staff and contractors have rights too and they must be equally …
‘I feel I could help save someone’s life,’ SAYS SHALE CONTRACTOR
A local contractor now feels he could help save or prolong someone’s life after leading shale gas exploration company Cuadrilla put him and a team of colleagues through specialist training. Matthew Hales, 33, of Astley Bridge, recently completed a Medicine in Remote Areas (MIRA) course, which is endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Royal …
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LANCASHIRE SHALE REVOLUTION HELD BACK DESPITE £15M LOCAL SPEND
Leading shale gas operator Cuadrilla and its local contractors have contributed £15m into the Lancashire economy since 2016, but the firm’s CEO has warned that the benefits a shale revolution could bring to the county are being held back by unreasonable regulations. The latest Putting Lancashire First tracker results show that in the first three …
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LANCASHIRE’S SHALE REVOLUTION SPARKS CAREER CHANGE FOR FORMER HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE WORKER
A former highways maintenance worker has landed the role of his dreams after securing an internship with leading shale gas operator Cuadrilla, which has now become a full time job. Tom Rhodes, 34, of Poulton-le-Fylde, was determined to get into the oil and gas sector when the leading shale gas company set up an exploration …
Statement on latest BEIS public attitudes tracker
Rowland Wright, external affairs director at leading onshore shale gas operator Cuadrilla, said: “It is disappointing to see the latest data. We’re based in Lancashire and lots of our staff live nearby so, for us, it just doesn’t reflect the continued and strengthening support that we see every day from local people. “There is clear …
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Cuadrilla Chief Exec Francis Egan Responds to Committee on Climate Change
Francis Egan, Chief Executive Officer of the leading onshore shale gas operator Cuadrilla, said: “We note that the Committee on Climate Change report published today recognises that we will continue to be using significant quantities of natural gas in the UK out to 2050 and beyond in conjunction with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology …
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Statement on demobilised equipment at Preston New Road
“We have demobilised some of the specialist equipment from our shale gas exploration site at Preston New Road as we’ve finished this particular part of the work programme. “We’re looking forward now to the next phase of hydraulic fracturing and unlocking a huge economic opportunity for the county and country for decades to come. Please …
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Statement from Chief Executive following resignation of shale gas commissioner
Francis Egan CEO of Cuadrilla, the UK’s leading onshore shale gas operator, said: “Natascha Engel has accurately assessed the current situation with regard to shale gas extraction in the UK. “UK shale explorers have spent hundreds of millions of pounds proving that we have enough gas beneath our feet to supply homes across the country …
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