Broadford Bridge Well Abandonment Completed

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UK Oil & Gas PLC has successfully completed the plugging and abandonment of its Broadford Bridge-1/1z well on February 4th, 2026, a process that commenced in late 2025. This operation aligns with the company's commitment to transitioning into clean energy and demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements and responsible asset stewardship. The local planning authority, West Sussex County Council, was kept informed throughout the process.

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UK Oil & Gas PLC
05 February 2026
 

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UK Oil & Gas PLC

("UKOG" or the "Company")

 

Broadford Bridge Well Abandonment Completed

 

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that as part of the Company's  commitment to transitioning into clean energy, it has now successfully Plugged and Abandoned its Broadford Bridge-1/1z well. The operation, which commenced in late 2025 and finished on 4th February 2026, was carried out in full accordance with all pertinent regulatory requirements, agreed programmes and consents.

 

This milestone confirms the Company's compliance with its regulatory obligations, demonstrating its continued commitment to responsible operations and asset stewardship during its transition into clean energy-storage and hydrogen production.  West Sussex County Council, the governing local planning authority, were kept fully informed regarding the operation and its progress.

 

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UK Oil & Gas Plc

Stephen Sanderson / Guzyal Mukhametzhanova / Kris Bone                                       Tel: 01483 941493

 

Zeus (Nominated Adviser and Broker)                                                                

James Joyce / Andrew de Andrade                                                      Tel: 020 3829 5000

 

CMC Markets (Joint Broker)

Douglas Crippen                                                                                                                    Tel: 0203 003 8632

 

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