Lancashire For Shale, a pro-fracking group comprised of local business leaders and residents, enjoyed a successful exhibition at the Lancashire Business Expo last week, held at Preston’s iconic Guild Hall.
Chairman, Lee Petts, said: “It was the first time we’ve exhibited like this, but we’ll definitely be doing it again next year.
“Throughout the day, we were inundated with local business people eager to learn more about the many benefits that a successful shale gas industry could bring to the county. Everyone was genuinely upbeat about it, and we were able to facilitate some useful introductions to the Cuadrilla procurement team as well.”
Tony Raynor, a member of the Lancashire For Shale Steering Group, also helped to man the stand for the day and said: “It was very refreshing to hear just how much support there is for shale in the Lancashire business community.
“The key now is to ensure that it’s these and other local businesses and their employees that benefit the most from the opportunities to work in and with the industry.”
Lancashire For Shale said that attending the expo was about showing that shale gas is no different to any other industry and has a rightful place in the Lancashire business community. It also wanted to make itself more accessible, and to help facilitate introductions for supply chain hopefuls.
A number of visitors recorded impromptu, unscripted videos in which they articulated their views on shale gas.
