RNS21 Sep 2021 08:06
RNS Number : 3720M
Union Jack Oil PLC
21 September 2021
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"), and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.
21 September 2021
Union Jack Oil plc
("Union Jack" or the "Company")
Wressle Update PEDL180 and PEDL182
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company is pleased to offer a highly encouraging update in respect of ongoing operations at the Wressle hydrocarbon development ("Wressle"), located within licences PEDL180 and PEDL182 in North Lincolnshire, on the Western margin of the Humber Basin.
Union Jack holds a 40% economic interest in this development.
Highlights
· Instantaneous flow rates from the Ashover Grit reservoir of 884 barrels of oil per day ("bopd") achieved on a significantly restricted choke setting (30.5/64ths of an inch) with high wellhead flowing pressure
· 480,000 cubic feet of gas produced per day (circa 80 barrels of oil equivalent per day)
· In excess of 950 barrels of oil equivalent per day achieved
· Full flow potential of Wressle remains to be fully tested
· Zero water cut
· Revision to the Environmental Permit received, enabling the installation of a combustion plant to facilitate gas to electric generation
· Leading energy consultancy, Gaffney Cline & Associates ("GaffneyCline") commissioned by Union Jack to prepare an updated Competent Persons Report
· Since being returned to production on 19 August 2021, Wressle has generated in excess of US$480,000 net in revenues to Union Jack
Wressle has continued to exceed production expectations since the successful completion of the coiled tubing operations on the 19 August 2021, instantaneous flow rates in excess of 884 barrels of oil per day ("bopd") along with 480,000 cubic feet of gas (c. 80 barrels of oil equivalent per day) have been achieved from the Ashover Grit reservoir on a significantly restricted choke setting (30.5/64ths) with high wellhead flowing pressure. Zero formation water has been seen as the well continues to clean up.
Excellent flow rates are currently being recorded, however, the full flow potential of the well remains to be fully tested due to constraints being experienced due to the scope of the gas handling equipment currently being used on site.
The forward plan is to upgrade the gas handling equipment to enable increased production volume and complete the testing of the well's full potential before defining a plateau production rate, matching the well behaviour to the permanent facilities, long term operational objectives and prudent reservoir management.
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