Permit Granted to UK Oil & Gas for test in West Sussex, U.K.
Drilling Activity Details
Locations
United Kingdom
Operators
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Shore Type
Well Name
#1-Loxley
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
UK Oil & Gas has received a permit to drill and test its proposed #1-Loxley Portland gas exploration/appraisal well in the PEDL234 license area. A sidetrack well, #1z-Loxley, has also been permitted. The London-based company plans to appraise the Portland gas accumulation, which was originally discovered in 1982 by ConocoPhillips about 8 km to the west at #1-Godley Bridge. UK Oil & Gas is the operator of PEDL234 and #1-Loxley with 100% interest.
Description
UK Oil & Gas has received a permit to drill and test its proposed #1-Loxley Portland gas exploration/appraisal well in the PEDL234 license area. A sidetrack well, #1z-Loxley, has also been permitted. The London-based company plans to appraise the Portland gas accumulation, which was originally discovered in 1982 by ConocoPhillips about 8 km to the west at #1-Godley Bridge. UK Oil & Gas is the operator of PEDL234 and #1-Loxley with 100% interest.