Assists in Shale Gas extraction

Shale gas has become an increasingly important source of energy but its process of extraction - hydraulic fracturing - is controversial.

Lichfield-based Cuadrilla Resources announced the presence of significant shale gas resources in Lancashire and as part of its exploration operations, it has commissioned the technology GasClam to monitor background gas concentrations prior to operations, and to continually measure, record and transmit gas concentrations throughout Cuadrilla's operations.

Cuadrilla's commission of GasClam, which is distributed by Ion Science is part of its commitment to being a responsible company in the community.

Mark Miller, CEO of Cuadrilla, explains: "The monitoring device will allow us to collect background gas levels and compare them between before, during and after our operations. Continuing with our open and transparent communications with the community, we will make this data available to the public and include this on the Cuadrilla website." GasClam was developed by Salamander, a University of Manchester spin out company and is a winner of the North West Innovation Environment Technology prize.