‘Tiny’ earth tremor halts Cuadrilla fracking in Lancashire
Cuadrilla temporarily halted fracking at its site in Lancashire after a "tiny" tremor was detected, the energy company has said.
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Cuadrilla issue warning to activists ahead of anticipated protest
Fracking firm Cuadrilla has put out a statement warning those planning to take part in a planned protest at its Lancashire site today that it has a High Court injunction in place.
Opinion: Lancashire shale battle won, war not over
Lancashire County Council has rejected two planning applications over the course of the last week for hydraulic fracturing (‘fracking’), on traffic, noise and visual impact grounds. One site was recommended for refusal on traffic grounds, but the other was recommended for approval and was turned down against Council Officers’ advice. This decision has generated the most interest of the two.
Cuadrilla fracking decision expected today
Councillors are finally expected to rule today whether fracking can go ahead in Lancashire. Energy firm Cuadrilla wants to explore for shale gas by drilling, hydraulically fracking and testing the flow of gas at site near Little Plumpton between Preston and Blackpool. Planning officers have recommended the plans should be passed subject to a number of conditions being met such as controlling time limits, hours of working, control of noise and highway matters.