Extractive Industries

UKOG seeks environmental permit for well site on Isle of Wight

UK Oil and Gas plc (UKOG) has applied for an environmental permit to explore a proposed new oil well site in Arreton on the Isle of Wight.

Figure 6.2: Arreton-3 and Arreton-3z indicative well design section drawing (UKOG)

If permission is granted, the company aims to operate for three years and to drill an exploratory borehole and one side-track borehole.

The wider area has the appearance of a worked landscape supporting intensive agricultural, large scale renewable energy installations and non-agricultural commercial uses.

The nearest homes are 600 metres away.

PLANS

The proposal comprises a new temporary well site set back 400m from the Newport to Sandown Highway (A3056).

Operations would involve the installation of plant and equipment, well drilling using a drilling rig and well testing.

Natural gas produced during the well testing would be burned in a temporary on-site flare.

Oil, water and surface water produced would be collected and removed from site for further use, treatment or disposal.

UKOG’s application is subject to a public consultation which runs until 9 July 2021.

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