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UKOG plugs and abandons Broadford Bridge well

UK Oil & Gas plc said it had successfully plugged and abandoned its Broadford Bridge-1/1z well, containing the Kimmeridge oil discovery, in West Sussex.

No: more time for the project which holds the Kimmeridge discovery (Pixabay)

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Operations began in late 2025 and finished on 4 February 2026, and were performed “in full accordance with all pertinent regulatory requirements, agreed programmes and consents”.

The company added it had kept West Sussex County Council fully informed of the operation’s progress.

UKOG acquired the 300 km² PEDL234 in 2016. In March 2024 the company was refused more time to assess the project.

UKOG is refocusing its portfolio on clean energy-storage and hydrogen production.