Premier Oil says that production from the Huntington field (Premier equity 40 per cent) is expected to start up this weekend, ahead of schedule, following completion of planned maintenance work.

Premier also notes the press release issued this morning by Noreco, Premier's partner in the Huntington field, regarding a write off of the Huntington Fulmar (Maxwell) discovery. Premier would like to reiterate that it has never attributed any value to this discovery and its view of the Huntington field reserves has not changed.

Premier's production remains strong and above guidance: year to date production has averaged 64 kboepd.

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