Union Jack Oil plc (LON: UJO) a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company has provided an update on West Newton PEDL183, in which the Company holds a 16.665% economic interest.
Union Jack Oil has been informed that the Environment Agency has issued the variation of the permit for the West Newton B wellsite, which allows for the use of oil-based fluids within the Permian formations during drilling and testing operations.
Independent technical studies have clearly demonstrated that the use of oil-based drilling fluids will be a key factor in enhancing flow rates from wells drilled in the West Newton field.