Industry welcomes fracking go-ahead

0 Have your say The decision has received a warm welcome from industry which believes a home grown onshore gas sector will provide energy, raw materials and jobs.
Babs Murphy, chief executive of the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Developing a viable shale industry in Lancashire will have positive economic implications for the region in terms of investment, jobs and supply chain engagement and has the potential to provide security of energy supply to manufacturers.
“Today’s announcement means that local businesses will be in pole position for future shale gas supply... read more