Site visit and Media briefing yesterday.
http://www.xcite-energy.com/docs/XEL%20Rowan%20Norway%20Rig%20Visit%2016%202%2012%20FINALV2.pdf
Conclusions
Bentley field substantially de-risked
o Successful flow test in 2010 demonstrated commerciality of the field
o Reserves assigned to FPD area
o Material increase in value of core area of field
o Moving towards production with FPD
o Expectation to convert Contingent Resources to 2P reserves
Planned Programme
o Drill the 9/3b-G and Gz wells; complete and produce for up to 90 days
o Re-submit FDP for FPD in core area of the field
o Achieve formal approval of the FDP by DECC
o Implement FPD programme
o First Oil
o Potential to prove up more barrels through further drilling in Bentley South/East