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 […]
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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 […]
Cornish Lithium-GEL £4m plant to receive public funds
Cornish Lithium’s collaboration with Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) will receive government funding for a £4 million geothermal recovery plant near Redruth in Cornwall. INVESTMENT The company said that the project would be Europe’s first geothermal lithium recovery pilot plant at GEL’s United Downs Deep Geothermal project (UDDGP). The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise […]
Strongbow begins trading under Cornish Metals
Canadian mining company Strongbow, exploring for copper-tin deposits at South Crofty in Cornwall, has started trading under its new name of Cornish Metals. The company is also expanding the drill programme to United Downs following the recent high grade copper-tin discovery. “The renaming to Cornish Metals is a reflection of our dedication to revitalising an […]