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.
Corallian Energy oil rig arrives ahead of drilling in Poole Bay
A CONTROVERSIAL oil rig has arrived ahead of drilling in Poole Bay.
ENSCO-72 oil rig delayed for Poole Bay drilling
ENSCO-72 began its journey from northern Scotland on Wednesday last week and was due to arrive in the bay today, ready to drill an appraisal well to assess the amount
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.
Oil rig gets government support but plans are delayed until after Christmas
PLANS to put an oil rig in Poole Bay have won government approval, although drilling has been delayed.
Oil exploration drilling planned in Poole Bay – Corallian Energy
An energy firm plans to drill a well more than 1,000m (3,280ft) below the seabed in Poole Bay in a bid to explore oil reserves.