An oil rig carrying out test drilling off the Dorset coast “unexpectedly” missed its target but has hit another known area of oil and gas reserves.
Protest against Poole Bay oil rig
A protest has been held against plans to drill more than 1,000m (3,280ft) below the seabed in Poole Bay to explore oil reserves.
Baron Oil is on standby with Ensco 72 Jack-Up Rig ready
A jack-up rig is on standby near Seaton Carew, at @AbleUKLtd deep-water berth on the mouth of the river Tees. Baron Oil PLC (LON: BOIL) aim is to drill both Wick and Colter prospects
Update on Wick and Colter – Drilling of the Wick well during December 2018.
There are several regulatory approvals and notifications still required before the consenting process is completed for the wells.