Xcite Energy report that the pre-production flow test is progressing well, with the planned shut-in period and pressure build-up test having been commenced on 11 July following the initial, successful, clean-up and first oil flow on 9 July.

This planned shut-in period and pressure build-up test is designed to obtain key information about the Bentley reservoir and the mobility of its fluids for use in interpreting the subsequent flow data and for planning the next step of the Bentley field development. Following this build-up test, the flow test will continue as planned.

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