UKOG have submitted a planning application for permission to create a site and drill an exploration well. The main wellbore would would be drilled to a depth of 5,400 ft, passing through both the conventional Portland Sandstone and the unconventional Kimmeridge Clay shale layer. While the planned horizontal sidetrack in the Portland Sandstone is the primary focus at this stage, testing would also be carried out on the deeper shale layers.
Schematic of the proposed Arreton wellbores (in red) targeting conventional Portland Sandstone and the unconventional Kimmeridge Clay shale layer (Click To Enlarge)
The proposed site is north of the Newport-Sandown road (A3056), about 600m from the nearest home. Arreton village is about 1km to the east and Blackwater is 1.6km to the west. The company proposes to build a new road junction and a vehicle access road as part of the scheme. Read more…
Address: Land To The North East Of New Barn Business Park Sandown Road Arreton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3BT
Planning Applications
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| Licensee | Planning ID | Notes | Submitted | Decision | Status | Consultation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKOG | 20/00513/FUL | The construction, operation and decommissioning of a well site for the exploration and appraisal of hydrocarbon minerals from one exploratory borehole (Arreton-3) and one side-track borehole (Arreton-3z) for a temporary period of three years involving the siting of plant and equipment, the construction of a new access track, a new junction with the Newport to Sandown highway (A3056), the erection of boundary fencing, entrance gates and other ancillary development with restoration to agriculture | 18/03/2020 | TBA | Application | OBJECT NOW |
Environmental Permits
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