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Cuadrilla in Balcombe: A fracking PR disaster
Last night I enjoyed the spectacle of a shale gas public relations car crash in the charming West Sussex village of Balcombe. Last year shale oil and gas firm Cuadrilla Resources obtained a license to commence exploratory drilling at Lower Stumble, 1 mile south of the village. Since then, a hardcover surface has been prepared, … Continue reading
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Shale gas has been called a game changer in the US but Europe will have a tough job emulating the US’ success, writes Tim Probert. This article first appeared in the December issue of The Energy Industry Times. There is no question that shale … Continue reading
Cuadrilla Resources, Britain’s first shale gas exploration license holder, claims a 500 square mile area around Blackpool, Preston and Southport contains enough methane to meet national gas demand for at least 50 years and create thousands of jobs. Proponents say Cuadrilla’s resource is revolutionary, opponents say shale gas is unnecessary. Who’s right? Tim Probert digs … Continue reading
The Caprivi Link ensures reliable power transfer capability between the east and west of the Southern African Power Pool. Tim Probert takes a first-hand look at the link, which is ABB’s first HVDC Light installation built with overhead lines and is also the highest rated and longest system of its type currently in operation. This article … Continue reading
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- Nordic power-Colder forecasts push forwards up January 30, 2012
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- China's Huaneng Power says 2011 profit may fall over 50 pct January 30, 2012
- TEXT-Fitch:Italian corporate ratings unaffected by Sovereign action January 30, 2012
- EDF shuts Le Havre coal plant after fire January 30, 2012
- ACÇÕES PORTUGAL-PSI20 em queda c/ Europa, banca pressiona January 30, 2012
- Syria says "terrorists" blow up gas pipeline January 30, 2012
- TEXT-Fitch affirms Star Energy Geothermal (Wayang Windu) at 'B+' January 30, 2012
