West Newton evaluation begins
Evaluation of a well is underway at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire.
East Yorkshire declares a climate emergency on third vote
East Yorkshire – one of the UK’s biggest carbon polluting areas – has declared a climate emergency after two earlier failed attempts.
West Newton: New drilling and testing plans plus £4.7m fundraising
Another well at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site is due to be drilled in the second half of 2021, according to an update to shareholders today.
Expansion and long-term production planned at East Yorkshire well site
Rathlin Energy has revealed proposals to add six new wells at its West Newton A wellsite in Holderness and seek consent for 25-years of production. In a short statement on its website, the company said it planned to drill, test and produce from up to six new wells. […]
Pictures: West Newton rig removed
The drilling rig at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton B wellsite in East Yorkshire has been taken down.
Online exhibition reveals details of two new Rathlin Energy exploration sites
Rathlin Energy unveiled details today of an additional two proposed wellsites in East Yorkshire.
Conductor rig arrives at West Newton B
A convoy of equipment under police escort arrived at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton oil exploration site in East Yorkshire yesterday (17 August 2020).
“Not the right time to declare a climate emergency” – East Yorkshire councillors
County councillors in East Yorkshire have rejected calls to declare a climate emergency for a second time.
Campaigners commit to 24/7 monitoring of West Newton exploration site
Opponents of oil and gas exploration at West Newton in East Yorkshire have set up another camp to monitor operations in the area.
Rathlin chair retires
The chair of Rathlin Energy, David Montagu-Smith, has left the board, the company has announced.
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