Egdon Resources (EDR LN) has announced that the Springs Road well operated by IGas (IGAS LN) has successfully spudded. EDR holds a 14.5% interest in the license are which forms a core part of its shale portfolio in the Gainsborough Trough of around 82,000 acres. This well targeting the centre of the play is the first which will provide modern data on shale and tight gas targets in this play.