Union Jack Oil PLC’s (LON:UJO) has said it's West Newton A-2 well, which is located onshore, north of the river Humber in East Yorkshire, has been given the greenlight for a testing programme.
In a statement, Union Jack said a positive decision document has been issued by Environment Agency to well operator Rathlin Energy. Union Jack holds a 16.665% interest in the well, which will now be advanced with Rathlin approved to use mechanical methods (pumpjack/nodding donkey) for testing.
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The company noted that operations will begin once government guidance pertaining to coronavirus (COVID-19) allow, and once the required personnel and equipment become available.
"We now have all key permits in place which allow the testing of the West Newton A-2 well,” David Bramhill, Union Jack's executive chair said in the statement.
"We are also seeing excellent progress with regards initial works at the West Newton B site.”
Bramhill pointed out that the company is in an excellent position, with the Wressle field in North Lincolnshire also set to advance towards ‘first oil’ later this year.
“We are fully funded for our drilling and development commitments during 2020," he added.