West Newton B photos

Conductor rig at West Newton B well site, 18 August 2020. Photo: West Newton Observation Station.

This page will be regularly updated with images from Rathlin Energy’s West Newton B site in East Yorkshire. Thank you to the photographers who have all given permission for their images to be used.

Please let us know by clicking here if there are pictures you think should be included. Last updated: 18 August 2020

Key facts and timeline about West Newton B

6 November 2020

Large crane installed at West Newton-B, 6 November 2020. Photo: West Newton and Sproatley Gateway to the Gasfields

2 November 2020

West Newton-B wellsite, 2 November 2020. Photo: West Newton and Sproatley Gateway to the Gasfields

1-4 October 2020

Drilling begins on 4 October 2020 at West Newton B. Photos: West Newton and Sproatley Gateway to the Gasfields

22 September 2020

Arrival of main drilling rig. Photos: West Newton and Sproatley Gateway to the Gasfields

18 August 2020

Conductor Rig at West Newton B. Photo: West Newton B Observation Station

17 August 2020

Pictures by West Newton Observation Station

14 July 2020

Pictures by West Newton Observation Station

1 June 2020

26 May 2020

26 April 2020

3 January 2018

West Newton B trenching 1
Archaeological trenches dug at Rathlin Energy’s West Newton-B site