News North Wales: Consent sought for methane exploration by 24-hour drilling near Holt

AROUND-the-clock drilling could take place if the green light is given to mineral exploration work.

Wrexham Council has received an application from GP Energy Ltd for coalbed methane exploration on farm land off Borras Road, Commonwood, between Gresford and Holt.

The work would include spells of drilling from a borehole for 24 hours a day Mineral core would be analysed for coal properties and gas content.

Should the temporary exploration prove successful, it could lead to a further appraisal stage and then possible commercial production.

In 2008, a Department of Energy and Climate Change licence was granted for exploration in the Wrexham area to Greenpark Energy.  MORE