Regal Petroleum plc, the AIM-listed (RPT) London based oil and gas exploration and production group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deloitte LLP ("Deloitte") as Auditor to the Group.

David J Greer, Regal's CEO, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, to the Regal advisory team.  Deloitte have established offices in the countries in which Regal operates, enabling the Group to benefit from a complete and seamless audit service." 

For further information, please contact:

Regal Petroleum plc
Tel: 020 7408 9500
David J Greer, CEO

Strand Partners 
Tel: 020 7409 3494
Rory Murphy

Citigate Dewe Rogerson 
Tel: 020 7638 9571
Martin Jackson