West Newton looks at reservoir stimulation treatments to make wells flow
Well tests at Rathlin Energy’s exploration sites in East Yorkshire recovered oil and gas but did not achieve sustained flow rates, it was revealed today.
Former council executive accuses East Yorkshire of failing to disclose key information on oil site expansion
A former senior council officer is challenging the authority he worked for over its support for the major expansion of an oil site.
Oil company and council refuse to disclose expansion plans for East Yorkshire hydrocarbon sites
Initial plans by an oil company for a major expansion in East Yorkshire will not be disclosed to the public – even though they have apparently been seen by more than 20 officials and organisations.
Rathlin seeks second 18-month road closure around West Newton-B well site
Rathlin Energy has confirmed it is seeking to extend road closures around its West Newton-B oil and gas site in East Yorkshire until autumn 2022.
Flow testing at West Newton-B due next month
Equipment to flow test a well at the West Newton-B oil site in East Yorkshire is due to be delivered in May 2021, it was announced this morning.
Council to close roads to West Newton-A wellsite again
Two roads to Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-A oil site in Holderness could be closed from as early as next week.
West Newton-B well evaluation due next month – statement
Evaluation of a well at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire is due to start next month, it was announced today. A statement from Union Jack Oil, a partner in the licence area, said the first phase of the programme to evaluate the WNB-1z well would […]
Officials give Rathlin Energy extra time for drilling at West Newton
The drilling rig at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire will be allowed to stay for another two months, council officials have confirmed.
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Drill rig delivered to West Newton-B
The main drilling rig was delivered today to Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B exploration site in East Yorkshire.
