24 September 2024
Union Jack Oil plc
("Union Jack" or the "Company")
West Newton Update
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF), a
Rathlin, operator of the licence, has been informed by the Environment Agency, that its application on behalf of the Joint Venture partnership for the recompletion of the West Newton A-2 well has been 'Duly Made'.
Union Jack holds a 16.665% interest in PEDL183.
Highlights
· The recompletion is designed to overcome well bore damage that was sustained during drilling and earlier drilling operations
· This is a low-cost means of further derisking the sub-surface element of the West Newton project and gathering data to input into the design of a horizontal production well
· The West Newton domestic gas development opportunity will form part of the transition to a low-carbon footprint for the
For the recompletion of the West Newton A-2 well to proceed, Rathlin is required to obtain consent from the North Sea Transition Authority and receive a permit from the Environment Agency.
Union Jack is fully funded for the proposed recompletion.
The full text of Rathlin's announcement can be found on its website: https://www.rathlin-energy.co.uk/latest-update/
For further information, please contact:
Union Jack Oil plc info@unionjackoil.com
David Bramhill
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP +44 (0)20 3470 0470
Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker
Matthew Johnson
Richard Hail
Caroline Rowe
Shore Capital +44 (0)20 7408 4090
Joint Broker
Toby Gibbs
Harry Davies-Ball
Gneiss Energy Limited + 44 (0)20 3983 9263
Financial Adviser
Jon Fitzpatrick
Paul Weidman
Harbour Access +1 (475) 477 9402
USA Investor Relations
Jonathan Paterson
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