A British county council at the center of the country’s fledgling hydraulic fracturing sector gave partial support Monday to shale pioneer Caudrilla Resources. Caudrilla Resources aims to target shale natural gas reserves in Lancashire County. The region’s council said Monday it recommended approval for a campaign with as many as four drilling sites and hydraulic fracturing. The recommendation was subject to restrictions ranging from hours of work to noise pollution. A second application was recommended for refusal because of the potential for an increase in traffic on the rural highway network. Caudrilla in a statement said it was pleased with the council’s decision, though expressed frustration that efforts to satisfy local concerns were not recognized. “We will await the councilors’ decisions […]