The company admitted its drilling activities probably caused earthquakes near Blackpool last year
The Environment Agency has sparked a new row over fracking by giving the green light for Cuadrilla Resources to start using the controversial drilling technique again for the first time since it caused earthquakes near Blackpool.
The company, which has former BP boss Lord Browne on the board, still needs planning permission from the local authority for its new location two miles away from the previous one at Preston New Roads, but hopes to start drilling before the end of this year.