UK’s Cuadrilla nonetheless plans to plug shale fuel wells as mandated

A employee is seen on the Cuadrilla drilling web site in Balcombe, southern England August 15, 2013. REUTERS/Gareth Fuller/Pool

LONDON, March 9 (Reuters) – UK vitality agency Cuadrilla Sources mentioned it had not been advised about any U-turn by the British authorities on fracking for shale fuel, and it was persevering with with its very superior plan to plug the nation’s solely two viable shale fuel wells.

A report within the Every day Telegraph mentioned ministers have been contemplating handing the wells to the British Geological Survey somewhat than sealing them.

Cuadrilla Sources Chief Govt Francis Egan mentioned: “We be aware with curiosity the stories that the Prime Minister needs ministers to step in to cease the UK’s solely two viable shale fuel wells being crammed with concrete in the midst of an vitality disaster.”

“We stay open to every other proposals or concepts the Authorities could have, however as issues stand nothing has modified.”

Reporting by Paul Sandle; modifying by William James

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