6.3 C
Lancashire
Thursday, March 28, 2024

First Shale Gas Exploration Contract Awarded

CUADRILLA LAUNCHES ITS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COMMITMENTS TO LANCASHIRE AHEAD OF SHALE GAS EXPLORATION COMMENCING

Cuadrilla CEO Francis Egan today signed six public commitments to the county of Lancashire to commit Cuadrilla to putting Lancashire first in terms of creating jobs, investment, new skills and community initiatives as a result of shale gas exploration and, if exploration is successful, shale gas production in Lancashire.

The “Putting Lancashire First” commitments are measured with an independently audited tracker which will be published quarterly in 2017 as exploration work begins. The 2016 tracker so far demonstrates that, even though the company undertook no site operation work this year, by moving its HQ to Lancashire it has already created 14 full time jobs and nearly £700,000 has directly gone into the Lancashire economy.

Cuadrilla is also pleased to announce that it has awarded its Preston New Road shale gas exploration site build contract to Bolton based civil engineering firm AE Yates Ltd. The contract, worth approximately £1.5 million, ensures further jobs will be created in Lancashire and local suppliers will benefit from sub contracted work. Work is expected to start in early 2017.

Lancashire businesses are encouraged to register with the new Supply Chain Portal ( www.shalegaslancashire.co.uk) managed by both Lancashire Chamber of Commerces in order to be considered for contracts connected to the Preston New Road operations. Over 700 Lancashire businesses are already registered.

Francis Egan, CEO of Cuadrilla, said:“Putting Lancashire First is about a way of doing business and we are committed to putting the County first with new jobs, economic growth and community benefits, promoting prosperity for current and future generations of Lancastrians. We have often spoken about how shale gas will benefit Lancashire as well as enhancing national energy security and now we are turning those words into action.”

The company unveiled its plans and new Lancashire logo at an event at AFC Fylde new conference facilities. Guest speakers included Edwin Booth, Chairman of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, David Haythornthwaite, Chairman of AFC Fylde; Babs Murphy, CEO, North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce; Mike Damms, CEO, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and Daryl Platt, Executive Director of Commercial Development of Blackpool and The Fylde College.

spot_imgspot_img

Latest

The Emergence of Cryptocurrency Casinos: Exploring the Intersection of Business and Online Gambling

In recent years, the gambling industry has experienced a...

Mastering the Art of Project Tracking

Project tracking involves the thorough monitoring of every task...

Considerations to make before going to court for a PI case

Are you considering going to court for a personal...

Police appeal for information following Thornton Cleveleys vehicle fires

Detectives are investigating the cause of multiple vehicle fires,...
spot_img

Subscribe to our newsletter

Business Lancashire will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.

Don't miss

Best Betting Sites UK for March 2024

It isn't an understatement when we say that the...

Need some last minute egg-citing Easter gifts?

Who’s ready for a lovely relaxing long weekend? If...

Police appeal for information following Thornton Cleveleys vehicle fires

Detectives are investigating the cause of multiple vehicle fires,...

Scott Dylan Comments on Zahawi’s Talks at Barclays’ Very Group

In the intricate webs of the city, whispers of...

More News

Garstang students step into working life in Lancaster

Intrepid Garstang students got an experience of working life at the cutting edge. Garstang Community Academy School students went to the Lancashire Careers Hub at...

Events professional becomes entrepreneur in residence at University of Central Lancashire

Leading event management specialist and events professional Liz Taylor has been chosen to join the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as an Entrepreneur in Residence. Joining...

British Council and INTO NILE’s Programme Enhances English Teaching Skills of Rwandan Educators

To the present, the English language advancement scheme has positively impacted over 2500 secondary school tutors. A substantial 2500 secondary school tutors in Rwanda have...