Reabold Spuds Exploratory Venture in East Yorkshire, U.K.
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Reabold Resources has spud an exploration well at the West Newton B site in East Yorkshire, U.K., in PEDL183. The test is follow-up to the discovery #2A-West Newton well in 2019. Surface casing at the new site will be set to approximately 80 m into Cretaceous Chalk. The planned depth of the new venture is approximately 2,000 m. According to the company, West Newton covers 176 000 acres and could represent the largest U.K. onshore oilfield discovery in decades with a significant liquid and gas development opportunity with two hydrocarbon discoveries. The findings will establish productive capability and any future drilling operations. Reabold Resources is the operator of PEDL183 and the West Newton site with 100% interest.
Description
Reabold Resources has spud an exploration well at the West Newton B site in East Yorkshire, U.K., in PEDL183. The test is follow-up to the discovery #2A-West Newton well in 2019. Surface casing at the new site will be set to approximately 80 m into Cretaceous Chalk. The planned depth of the new venture is approximately 2,000 m. According to the company, West Newton covers 176 000 acres and could represent the largest U.K. onshore oilfield discovery in decades with a significant liquid and gas development opportunity with two hydrocarbon discoveries. The findings will establish productive capability and any future drilling operations. Reabold Resources is the operator of PEDL183 and the West Newton site with 100% interest.