An in depth pre-start assurance checklist was developed that involved changing out the topside scale inhibitor to a newly developed blend as well as modifying aspects of the chemical injection system. Use of an on-site scale detection method was introduced and the philosophy of managing all the water handling plant systems reviewed. In depth procedures for operating the well were developed and a contingency scale inhibitor delivery system put in place. A significant workload was completed in preparing the well to flow, this did uncover a few surprises that were managed successfully. The well was brought on at 4.17 MBOED a production gain that could not have been realised without this change in scale management philosophy.