Union Jack Oil set for West Newton catalysts with imminent start of drilling
The well is an appraisal of a discovery that's estimated to host some 146mln barrels of oil, onshore UK
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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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The well is an appraisal of a discovery that's estimated to host some 146mln barrels of oil, onshore UK
"We are fortunate to be in a position where the West Newton JV is fully funded for its planned drilling and testing activities,” said chairman David Bramhill
“The expected transformative economic effect on the company once commercial production is established will be welcomed and will be a major catalyst in achieving our goal of propelling Union Jack to mid-tier status,” said UJO chairman David
The company believes the asset is one of the UK`s largest onshore un-appraised conventional licences
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"We are pleased to have been offered this opportunity to increase our interest to 30% in Biscathorpe," said David Bramhill.
"This study is an excellent overview of the green credentials for any future development decision at West Newton,” said chairman David Bramhill
“The current macro backdrop has given rise for cashed-up E&P companies to opportunistically purchase compelling assets at material discounts," said analyst Sam Wahab.
It is a significant transaction ahead of the transformational start-up of production at Wressle later this year
The oil field in North Lincolnshire is due to finally be delivered later this year
“Union Jack’s investment case is relatively unique given its robust financial position and attractive project economics across its core asset base in our view,” SP Angel said.
"My confidence in respect of Union Jack's future remains highly positive,” said executive chairman David Bramhill
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Work programmes for access to the site are expected to take five to six weeks
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Reabold (AIM:RBD) / Union Jack (AIM:UJO) Slipped by yesterday after all the calls etc was that Rathlin Energy, as operator for the West Newton EWT has received a positive decision from the EA with regard to the well test.
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The present work is a prerequisite to future well operations
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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.
The planning inspectorate ruled in favour of operator Egdon Resources' appeal against North Lincolnshire Council
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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Union Jack Oil (“Union Jack” or the “Company”) has today released updated volumetrics compiled by the Operator Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited at its flagship, conventional West Newton project, indicating a significant upgrade to the 2017 figur
The Kirkham Abbey reservoir contains a base case 146mln barrels of oil-in-place and a best case of 283mln barrels.
The company put out a statement in response to recent market speculation about drilling data from the East Yorkshire project
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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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North Lincolnshire Council has withdrawn its case in respect of an upcoming appeal against a past refusal of planning permission.
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Project operator Rathlin Energy noted that it will seek an additional consent ahead of well testing.
A sample taken from 20 intervals indicates the presence of a 35-metre column of good quality oil at a depth of a 1,980 metres
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"The initial results of the West Newton A-2 appraisal well exceed our expectations,” said David Bramhill, Union Jack’s executive chairman
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"The initial results of the West Newton A-2 appraisal well exceed our expectations,” said David Bramhill.
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The West Newton - drilling presently underway - presents a significant potentially high impact opportunity for Union Jack.
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"We believe the new proposals for Wressle comprehensively addressed the reasons highlighted by the planning inspector in his original dismissal of the development appeals in January 2018," David Bramhill said.
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"Biscathorpe is one of the UK's largest onshore unappraised conventional oil prospects"