Rathlin Energy (UK) Ltd said its proposals were moving forward for up to four new oil wells which would extend its hydrocarbon operations in West Newton, East Riding.
The exploration and production company holds a 66 2/3% interest in PEDL 183 covering approximately 176,000 acres, with Union Jack Oil and Reabold Resources also holding interests.
West Newton C and D would be the new sites for the wells if the company receives planning permission. Rathlin aims to drill up to two exploration and appraisal boreholes at each site. bit.ly/3iAsJJN
The application will be for temporary sites for up to three years and any successful exploration would be followed by further planning applications to extend the site.
Rathlin’s current operations include two wells at the West Newton-A wellsite (WNA-1 and WNA-2).
The West Newton A-1 well was tested in 2014 which confirmed presence of hydrocarbons within the Kirkham Abbey formation, and in 2019, Rathlin Energy drilled and tested the West Newton A-2 well.
Earlier this year, Rathlin constructed the West Newton B wellsite and is currently drilling the 2,000m West Newton B-1 well to appraise the hydrocarbons found within the Kirkham Abbey in the two West Newton A wells.