Angus Energy plc has signed an off-take agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd, a division of Royal Dutch Shell plc, for the entire production from the Saltfleetby gas field in Lincolnshire. TERMS “We are pleased to have signed this agreement with Shell Energy which will cover all of the gas produced from Saltfleetby,” said managing director […]
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WCM appoints key suppliers
West Cumbria Mining (WCM), which plans to mine metallurgical coal, has appointed its initial preferred suppliers for Woodhead Colliery in Cumbria. The first seven key suppliers are: AmpControl; rail freight provider Freightliner; Javelin Global Commodities; Parnaby Cyclones; Herrenknecht; Redcar Bulk Terminal; and Sandvik. AmpControl (Prestwick, Scotland) focuses on integrated electrical protection, monitoring and control solutions […]
Angus to divert Saltfleetby pipeline onto National Grid
Angus Energy plc is to extend and divert its existing gas pipeline at Saltfleetby on the East Lincolnshire coast onto the nearby National Grid entry point. COMMISSIONING The county council granted permission for the work in onshore Saltfleetby gas field, which involves extending the pipe by 750 metres, to the Theddlethorpe gas rerminal (TGT). Angus […]
West Newton JV to drill following positive test results
The West Newton joint venture will in the next few weeks start onshore drilling operations following positive test results at the site in the East Riding of Yorkshire. JOINT VENTURE The operator is Rathlin Energy UK Ltd who in 2008 applied for a licence to explore for oil and gas in east Yorkshire. The JV […]
United acquires Walton Morant from Tullow
United Oil & Gas plc has acquired the Walton Morant licence in Jamaica on a 100% operated basis, with its initial exploration period extended by 18 months. TARGETS The Jamaican Government approved the move which sees United take Tullow’s 80% equity in the licence for a nominal fee to become the operator and 100% equity […]
First aggregates levy register to ensure legality and safety
The first register of businesses and sites registered for aggregates levy has been published to ensure legal compliance and transparency. TRANSPARENCY The Mineral Products Association (MPA), MPA Northern Ireland and MPA Scotland had asked for the register during the recent aggregates levy review to ensure fair and open markets, safety of operations and compliance with […]