Energy Voice: Cuadrilla chief exec says fracking will happen in UK on large scale

Fracking could happen on a large scale in the UK despite a recommendation from council officer to refuse two applications in England.

Cuadrilla said it will appeal any decision made councillors following the findings of a report by Lancahire County Council planning officials.

The recommendations were made over fears regarding the amount of night time noise and traffic the applications would generate.

Francis Egan, chief executive, said: “It is going to happen. We disagree with the recommendation of the planning officer on the noise issue. “We hope that the committee will vote for these.
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