Regal is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Guenter Nolte as Chief Executive Officer of Regal with immediate effect.

Mr Nolte is a German resident and former Managing Director of Halliburton Company Germany GmbH where he was also Completion, Production and Service Manager of Europe. Mr Nolte brings to Regal over 25 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry together with strong business contacts in Central and Eastern Europe and extensive management experience.

The Board of Regal now comprises of the following directors:

• Mr Frank Timis (Executive Chairman)
• Mr Guenter Nolte (Chief Executive Officer)
• Mr Glenn Featherby (Finance Director)
• Mr Greg Lee (Technical Director)
• Mr Bill Humphries (Non-executive Director)
• Mr Frank Wheatley (Non-executive Director)

There are no other disclosures to be made in respect of the appointment of Mr Nolte under paragraph 15 of the AiM Rules.

For further information, please contact:

Regal Petroleum plc Tel: 020 7647 6622 
Frank Timis, Executive Chairman   
Bill Humphries, Non-Executive Director   
Glenn Featherby, Finance Director  

   
Buchanan Communications  Tel: 020 7466 5000 
Bobby Morse / Catherine Miles