Reabold Resources - Positive Decision for EWT at West Newton
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Reabold Resources PLC
27 April 2020
27 April 2020
Reabold Resources plc
("Reabold" or the "Company")
Positive Decision for Extended Well Test at West Newton
Reabold, the AIM investing company which focuses on investments in pre-cash flow
upstream oil and gas projects, is pleased to announce that a positive decision document
in respect of the testing of the West Newton A-2 well ("WNA-2") on PEDL183 has been
received from the Environment Agency ("EA") by Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited ("Rathlin"),
the Operator.
Rathlin, on April 24, 2020, received a decision document from the EA, granting a variation
to the permit for the West Newton "A" Site and associated WNA-2 testing operations.
This variation will allow Rathlin to use mechanical methods (pumpjack/nodding donkey)
for lifting wellbore fluids and for the utilisation of a smaller incineration unit during the
testing of the WNA-2 well.
During drilling and early testing operations of the WNA-2 well, additional information was
gathered that improved the understanding of the targeted Kirkham Abbey (KA) reservoir
leading to the identification of a potential oil leg overlain by an associated gas cap within
the reservoir interval pursuant to the RNS issued on 29 August 2019. Accordingly, this
redesigned test programme has been optimised to evaluate the identified oil column.
Testing operations at West Newton will recommence once government guidance
pertaining to COVID-19 permits, the required personnel and equipment become available,
and the continued health and safety of Rathlin employees, contract personnel and the
community can be ensured. Reabold holds an approximate 39 per cent. effective
economic interest in West Newton via its 59 per cent. equity interest in Rathlin, which is
fully funded for activity across both A and B sites.
Stephen Williams, co-CEO of Reabold, commented:
"We are extremely pleased to now have all key permits in place for the testing at West Newton A2. The focus now is to prepare as much as possible in order to execute the test as soon as Covid19 related restrictions allow. We are also seeing good progress with regards initial work at the
West Newton B site and look forward to an active programme at both locations over the coming
months."
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For further information please contact:
Reabold Resources plc
Stephen Williams
Sachin Oza
Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated and Financial Adviser)
James Spinney
c/o Camarco
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
+44 (0)20 7409 3494
Rory Murphy
James Dance
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited - Joint Broker
Callum Stewart
Nicholas Rhodes
Ashton Clanfield
+44 (0) 20 7710 7600
Whitman Howard Limited - Joint Broker
Hugh Rich
Nick Lovering
+44 (0) 20 7659 1234
Camarco
James Crothers
Ollie Head
Billy Clegg
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
Notes to Editors
Reabold Resources plc is an investing company investing in the exploration and
production ("E&P") sector. The Company's investing policy is to acquire direct and indirect
interests in exploration and producing projects and assets in the natural resources sector,
and consideration is currently given to investment opportunities anywhere in the world.
As an investor in upstream oil & gas projects, Reabold aims to create value from each
project by investing in undervalued, low-risk, near-term upstream oil & gas projects and
by identifying a clear exit plan prior to investment.
Reabold's long term strategy is to re-invest capital made through its investments into
larger projects in order to grow the Company. Reabold aims to gain exposure to assets
with limited downside and high potential upside, capitalising on the value created
between the entry stage and exit point of its projects. The Company invests in projects
that have limited correlation to the oil price.
Reabold has a highly-experienced management team, who possess the necessary
background, knowledge and contacts to carry out the Company's strategy.
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