Solara Exploration Ltd., Calgary, (TSX: SAA) has drilled and cased a horizontal well at 16-9-45-5W5M to evaluate the oil potential of the Cardium formation at its Buck Lake (Pembina) project.

The company is proceeding with the completion and stimulation (fracing) of the Cardium formation within the next several days contingent on the availability of fracing services. Solara has three more horizontal wells which it plans to drill on its Buck Lake (Pembina) lands prior to year end.

To date, the company has drilled and participated in five Cardium horizontal oil and gas wells on the project lands.