Reabold Resources - West Newton awarded AA rating for Carbon Intensity
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
RNS Number : 7518P
Reabold Resources PLC
24 May 2024
24 May 2024
Reabold Resources plc
("Reabold" or the "Company")
West Newton awarded AA rating for Carbon Intensity
Reabold Resources plc, the investing company focussed on developing strategic gas projects for European energy
security, is pleased to publish the positive conclusions of a Carbon Intensity Study on the West Newton gas
development, located within PEDL183 onshore UK in East Yorkshire, undertaken on behalf of Reabold and Union
Jack Oil plc by GaffneyCline & Associates Limited ("GaffneyCline"), an international petroleum and energy
consultancy. The report on the Carbon Intensity of the West Newton Field can be found at the following link:
https://reabold.com/investors/reports-presentations/
Reabold holds a ca. 56% economic interest in West Newton and PEDL183 via its 16.665% licence interest in
PEDL183 and a 59% shareholding in Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited ("Rathlin"), the operator of the Joint Venture,
which, in turn, has a 66.67% interest in PEDL183.
The GaffneyCline study highlighted the following:
·
The West Newton project has an AA rating for Carbon Intensity for its potential upstream gas and
condensate production, the lowest possible carbon intensity rating category on GaffneyCline's scale
·
The West Newton field has a Carbon Intensity significantly lower than the UK average and onshore and
offshore analogues. It is also significantly lower than the average imported liquified natural gas (LNG),
based on the NSTA Natural Carbon Footprint Analysis published in July 2023
·
Based on the study, GaffneyCline estimates that West Newton could produce the equivalent of just 2.87
grams of CO2 per megajoule of energy developed (gCO2eq./MJ)
·
As the development proceeds and project knowledge increases, there is potential to improve the Carbon
Intensity by further reducing fugitive, flaring and venting emissions and by gas-to-grid development,
reducing on site gas and condensate processing, and using the shortest possible route to the National
Grid
Carbon Intensity Rating for West Newton Gas Development Concept
Source: GaffneyCline
Reabold is focused on minimising carbon emissions and the environmental footprint of the projects it invests in,
whilst continuing to develop strategic gas assets to secure domestic gas supply and energy security.
The demand for energy is increasing and the challenge to meet the world's energy needs sustainably and
efficiently requires managing and reducing harmful emissions. Hydrocarbons will continue to play an ongoing
part in ensuring a secure and affordable supply of energy in the UK, while building the clean energy system of the
future.
Reabold believes that domestically produced gas is significantly cleaner and supports the drive to net zero
greenhouse gas emissions more than imported hydrocarbons.
Sachin Oza, Co-CEO of Reabold, commented:
"Reabold takes its commitment to responsible hydrocarbon production very seriously and we are therefore pleased to
publish the excellent results of the West Newton Carbon Intensity study. The AA rating demonstrates the low carbon
credentials of the West Newton project and is an example of the opportunities available in the UK to power the country
through lower carbon, home grown energy, rather than relying on expensive and more carbon intensive imports.
"We believe West Newton is an important strategic asset to the UK as the country looks to secure domestic energy supply
for secure and affordable energy, at a time when the country is exposed to potentially significant gas supply disruptions.
The study proves that the operator, Rathlin, is a responsible hydrocarbon producer complying with best environmental
practice to produce much needed UK hydrocarbons in the most efficient and environmentally friendly way possible.
"Reabold is committed to the highest standards of environmental processes and we incorporate these responsibilities into
our operational decision-making and investments."
The Carbon Intensity study
The Carbon Intensity study on the West Newton gas development project was calculated by GaffneyCline, using a
tool called the Oil Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimator ("OPGEE"), developed at Stanford University
with support from GaffneyCline. This tool is used, amongst other applications, by the California Air Resources
Board for regulation of transport fuel related Green House Gas ("GHG") emissions.
The OPGEE tool selects parameters from a range of 'smart' defaults, however, these are not always optimal for
specific fields.
GaffneyCline was then able to harness appropriate parameters available from its proprietary Global database of
Carbon Intensity evaluations for over 9,000 gas and oil fields, categorised with metadata for analogue field
identification, and a classification system for recovery mechanism.
Analysis of the results of this GaffneyCline study concludes that a West Newton gas development will have carbon
intensities significantly lower than the UK average and compared to other onshore analogues. It is also
significantly lower than the average imported LNG, based on the NSTA Natural Carbon Footprint Analysis
published in July 2023. As recommended by the study, the gas and condensate development of West Newton will
seek to further reduce the project's Carbon Intensity through the utilisation of the best available techniques,
including Gas-to-Grid technologies and stringent engineering specifications to minimise any venting, flaring or
fugitive emissions.
West Newton Field Carbon Intensity versus All UK Fields & UK Gas and Condensate Fields (where the Base
Case represents West Newton)
Source: GaffneyCline
ENDS
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK version of the market abuse regulation (EU No.
596/2014) as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as
amended.
For further information, contact:
Reabold Resources plc
Sachin Oza
Stephen Williams
c/o Camarco
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
Strand Hanson Limited - Nominated & Financial Adviser
James Spinney
James Dance
Rob Patrick
+44 (0) 20 7409 3494
Cavendish - Broker
Neil McDonald
Pearl Kellie
Camarco
Billy Clegg
Rebecca Waterworth
Sam Morris
Notes to Editors
GaffneyCline
+44 (0) 20 7220 0500
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
GaffneyCline is an international petroleum consultancy, which has been operating worldwide since 1962.
GaffneyCline focuses solely on the petroleum and energy industries, and specialises in the provision of policy,
strategy, technical and commercial assistance, to governments, financial institutions, and national and
international oil, gas and energy companies worldwide. A Carbon Management Practice that provides Carbon
Intensity Assessments is a core component of GaffneyCline's international business
Reabold
Reabold Resources plc has a diversified portfolio of exploration, appraisal and development oil & gas projects.
Reabold's strategy is to invest in low-risk, near-term projects which it considers to have significant valuation uplift
potential, with a clear monetisation plan, where receipt of such proceeds will be returned to shareholders and reinvested into further growth projects. This strategy is illustrated by the recent sale of the undeveloped Victory gas
field to Shell, the proceeds of which are being returned to shareholders and re-invested.
This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct
Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of
this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.
RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information
contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services.
For further information about how RNS and the London Stock Exchange use the personal data you provide us, please see our Privacy
Policy.
END
MSCDZGZKMFLGDZZ
Share your feedback
Discover