Brockham well was totally authorised, says Angus Energy

Angus Energy was forced to respond to media reports claiming the drilling of its Brockham X4Z well was “unauthorised” on Friday.

The AIM-traded company was the subject of a report by BBC London on Thursday evening, which reportedly alleged the drilling of the controversial Brockham well in Surrey was done without the proper regulatory authorisation.

“The company is of the firm opinion that the drilling of the BR-X4Z well, which was approved by the OGA, EA and HSE, did not constitute a breach of the planning consents,” Angus Energy’s board said on Friday.

“Discussions with Surrey County Council are ongoing and the company will update the market as soon as these discussions are complete.”