Yearly Archives: 2011
The timing of Cuadrilla`s test results is no co-incidence
Hearts were in mouths at Cuadrilla. Not because of an upsurge in local oppostion at it’s latest drill site in Lancashire (in the shape of Camp Frack). Nor because of yet more protesters at the announcement of its Lancashire test results. No: management were quaking in their steel toe caps because principal investor AJ Lucas […]
Cuadrilla suffers near heart attack
Lancashire Fracker Caudrilla suffered a near heart attack two days ago when it’s Australian co-owner, AJ Lucas, (which owns 41% of Cuadrilla) nearly ran out of cash. AJ Lucas’ shares have been suspended from trading on the Australian Stock Exchange since May. The company this year also reported an $11.5m full-year loss. It was imperative, […]
PRESS RELEASE: National Anti-Fracking Network tells Cuadrilla Resources to “Frack Off”
On Wednesday, as Cuadrilla Resources call a press conference to announce the results of their drilling for shale gas in Lancashire, the national anti-fracking network, Frack Off, demands an end to hydraulic fracturing for shale gas or “fracking” in the UK. In the United States fracking has caused a huge catalogue of problems including poisoning […]
URGENT: Demonstration outside Imperial Hotel Blackpool 21st September as Cuadrilla announce test results
URGENT:Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources will announce the findings from its Lancashire test sites tomorrow (21 September) at 11am at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool. Local people are organising a demonstration outside the hotel at 11am – get there if you can. Also see the Frack Off Press Release.
Who are Cuadrilla – Company Overview – Nov 2014
Like many medium-sized companies, Cuadrilla is a network of companies owned by a parent. The parent is the most important bit: this ‘holding company’ is Cuadrilla Resource Holdings Ltd (CRH). CRH owns nine further UK companies, and seven in Europe (see below for all CRC’s companies). Each company is seperate from, but owned by, CRH. […]
The march from Camp Frack
As the dust settles after Camp Frack it’s my job now to describe the events of yesterday, try to sum up the camp as a whole and discern a way forward from here, personally and for the campaign. This last bit is not going to be easy for me, not least because my feelings at […]
Some insight into Cuadrilla’s PR strategy
Cuadrilla have recently become increasing vocal about the fact that shale gas extraction has been going on in the UK for decades, so there’s nothing to worry about. In their PR they refer to their site at Elswick as a well that’s been producing gas safely since 1992. In a debate that took place at […]
Today we march, tomorrow we plan
At 8am the camp is only just beginning to wake up for what is sure to be a very interesting day. Many people will be focussing their energy on planning and organising the march from the camp site up to the drill rig 2 miles up the road that will be taking place this afternoon. […]