Cuadrilla Applies to Frack Eight Wells in UK

Cuadrilla Resources said it would apply for planning permission to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the flow of gas from up to four exploration wells at each of the Roseacre Wood and Preston New Road sites. 

“We announced in February the proposed locations for two new exploration sites in the Fylde as part of our work to understand the full potential of Lancashire’s shale gas resource,” said Cuadrilla’s chief executive Francis Egan. 

The UK’s firm added that it would continue to engage with local residents, reminding that citizens have until April 24 to comment on proposals.

‘Following submission of our planning application, residents will also be able to make further comments during the statutory consultation period, which will be organised by Lancashire County Council,’ reads a note released on Wednesday.

The exploration and production company also confirmed it would not hydraulically fracture the well at the Grange Hill site.