Operational Update

PetroNeft Resources plc

Operational Update

PetroNeft has noted speculation in Russian and international media in relation to the Korchegskaya No. 1 exploration well currently being drilled in Licence 61, Tomsk Oblast, Western Siberia.
While operations remain on schedule they have not yet been completed, however, the Company is pleased to report that the well has encountered moveable oil in the target interval.  A coring operation is currently in progress, following which the well will be drilled to its planned total depth of about 2,800 metres. A further announcement will be made in due course.
The Company is also delighted to report that the pilot production test on the Lineynoye No. 7 well is complete.   The well produced at a stabilised rate of 85 bopd.  It was not possible to optimise the test due to generator problems.  Once the pump is optimised the Company is confident the well will produce at a higher rate.

For further information, contact:
Dennis Francis, CEO, PetroNeft Resources plc,
+353 87 7412960

Paul Dowling, CFO, PetroNeft Resources plc
+353 1 4433720

John Frain/Brian Garrahy, Davy
+353 1 679 6363

Nick Elwes/Paddy Blewer, College Hill
+44 207 457 2020

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