The Sarsang development plan envisages increasing output to 50,000 barrels of oil a day. Additionally, HKN has also declared that the East Swara Tika-1 well, drilled adjacent to the Swara Tika structure, is commercial.

"We are pleased with the approval of our development plan and eager to proceed with the next phase of our programme," HKN chief executive Russell Freeman said.

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