Union Jack Oil advancing toward West Newton restart and new drilling
Testing had to be redesigned after an unexpected success with the discovery of an oil column at West Newton, rather than just gas.
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Union Jack Oil PLC is an oil and gas company with a focus on onshore production, development, exploration and investment opportunities within the United Kingdom and the United States of America hydrocarbon sector.
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Testing had to be redesigned after an unexpected success with the discovery of an oil column at West Newton, rather than just gas.
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In the latest missive, UJO said pumping, surface separation, fluid storage tanks and other well testing equipment has now been sourced, while regulatory approvals to re-commence the well test are being sought,
“The placing enables Union Jack to progress the technically and financially compelling West Newton project under a planned two well drilling and testing programme for H1 2020," said analyst Sam Wahab.
"The board is delighted with the result of this successful fundraising,” said David Bramhill, Union Jack chairman.
The majority of the new funds will be earmarked for the West Newton oil project, which is now positioned as Union Jack's 'flagship' asset.
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"The confirmation of a major oil discovery at the West Newton project is highly encouraging compared to its original perception as a substantial gas discovery,” said David Bramhill.
Well testing has started and will run for up to eight weeks.
Union Jack said over the coming days Rathlin would equip the A-2 well for test operations which would then run over the next 4-8 weeks
A wireline unit is now on site at the West Newton A-2 conventional appraisal for logging and testing over the coming 4-8 weeks
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