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Francis Egan
Stephen Sackur speaks to Francis Egan, Chief Executive, Cuadrilla Resources. Do the realities of economics, politics and environmental concern mean fracking has lost its appeal?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Francis Egan, head of Cuadrilla, the company leading the charge to bring fracking to the UK. The oil price crash has put fossil fuel producers under enormous pressure. Profits are evaporating, new exploration looks like a massive gamble, and to cap it all world leaders are now committed to a radical decarbonisation of the global economy. Do the realities of economics, politics and environmental concern mean fracking has lost its appeal?
Last on
Mon 25 Jan 2016
20:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Francis Egan |
Broadcasts
- Mon 25 Jan 2016 04:30GMTÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 25 Jan 2016 09:30GMTÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 25 Jan 2016 16:30GMTÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 25 Jan 2016 20:30GMTÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ News except UK & UK HD