British Gas owner Centrica agrees £160m Bowland shale fracking deal
Entrance of major name into British shale sector could be catalyst for fracking industry
The British Gas owner Centrica will invest up to £160m in shale gas exploration and development in the north-west after agreeing a deal with Britain's leading fracking company. Centrica has bought a...
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