Environmental campaigners Greenpeace have criticised reported plans to explore for shale gas in the UK. The Financial Times said Total would become the first major oil company to become involved in the controversial projects.
Total will become the first major oil company to become involved in fracking in an expected new deal.
The controversial project will be a big boost for Government efforts to create a US-style shale gas boom in Britain, according to the Financial Times (£).
It said a deal would be announced on Monday that would see the French company join a shale gas exploration licence in the Midlands currently operated by eCORP of the US. The other partners in the project are Dart Energy and UK-listed Igas and Egdon Resources.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.