The Telegraph: Shale gas could boost UK economy, says BP chief Bob Dudley

Shale gas could provide “great economic benefits” to the UK, BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said, suggesting it could help to bring down Britain’s high gas prices.

While BP is not involved in shale gas exploration in the UK, Mr Dudley said that “doesn’t mean we won’t be in the future”. The area around Blackpool where Cuadrilla has been exploring had “great potential”, he said.  MORE