Premier Oil today confirmed first oil for its Solan field.

“The first producer well (P1) is being naturally flowed at a deliberately restricted initial rate. It is planned that the well will remain free flowing for a short time after which the ESP (pump) will be turned on,” a company statement read.

Following this initial period, Premier said it would carry out a planned shut down to complete the final commissioning of the water injection plant, the tie in of the second water injection well (W2) and prepare for the tie in of the second producer well (P2). The Superior Flotel, which it has under contract until May, will carry out the work.

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