Lancashire-headquartered Cuadrilla was denied permit to run drilling and fracturing operations at its second shale gas well in Lancashire. Despite the denial, the company stated that although disappointed from the decision, they will examine the details in full before reaching a position.
Specifically, UK’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government reviewed Cuadrilla’s appeal on a previous decision denying the drilling and hydraulic fracturing application and decided the HGV traffic, although short would create an unacceptable risk to safety due to the volume.
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Moreover, in the decision the UK Government reported that the decision was additionally based on the company’s failure to provide evidence that the safety issues have been properly considered and addressed.
Also, the government added that Cuadrilla didn’t manage to demonstrate that the proposed limitation is workable in practice.
To the denial, the company addressed that it remains committed to this opportunity and the overall prize for the UK, which includes energy security, jobs and revenue for the country.
Finally, the Cuadrilla highlighted that it continues its focus on the shale gas exploration site in Preston New Road, where it recently completed flow test from the UK’s first horizontal shale gas well.
