Vermilion must continue to look for a location to win gas at Vledder. The gas supplier had designated two so -called preferred locations, but nevertheless sees it. The Ministry of Climate & Green Growth announced this to local residents.
The ministry writes that Vermilion was “despite a long and intensive process” to reach an agreement for gas extraction.
“The two intended drilling locations were on the land of an owner, one of which was even right behind the company’s company. Therefore, adjustments had to be made to the company to make the drilling possible,” explains Sape Jan Terpstra of Vermilion. The owner and vermilion have not been released on those costs for adjustments to the company, but also about the lease of land use. “The amounts were not in proportion to other rental contracts that we use in the Northern Netherlands,” said Terpstra.
The ministry wrote about the intended locations that it has “the smallest effects on the environment” and offers opportunities “for some improvement of the connection between nature areas”.
Vermilion’s plans to drill to gas at Vledder and Vledderveen is now delayed. However, the gas company does not see a blockade to point out a place to drill right in the neighborhood. Vermilion still sees opportunities for this on the Middenweg and Reeweg. “This time we have a good hope that we will come out with the landowner.”
Studies are now being done to find out if the new locations are suitable enough. Vermilion will also examine these plans at a walk -in meeting for local residents. The company expects to be able to make a knot at the end of 2026.
It is not the first time that Vermilion rises a blow in the route towards gas extraction at Vledder. The Canadian company previously dropped an eye on other locations that fall within the colonies of beneficiality, and that is UNESCO World Heritage Area. This world heritage status might be at risk with new gas extraction. Partly for this reason Vermilion announced that they did not continue these ambitions.