Cash backing of performance guarantees, Croatia

09 October 2024

Star Energy Group plc

("Star Energy" or the "Company")

Cash backing of performance guarantees, Croatia

Star Energy announces that it has completed the cash backing of the performance guarantees of €5.2 million, issued by Tokio Marine Europe S.A. in 2023, for licence commitments of its Croatian subsidiary relating to the Sječe and Pčelić exploration licences in Croatia using the proceeds of its Kommunalkredit Austria AG facility. Star Energy's Croatian geothermal interests are within a 51% owned joint venture company, A14 Energy Limited.

The cash backing to Tokio Marine Europe S.A., totals €5.2 million (£4.3 million) and the guarantees have a term of 5 years from 01 November 2023.

For further information please contact:

Star Energy Group plc                    Tel: +44 (0)20 7993 9899

Ross Glover, Chief Executive Officer

Frances Ward, Chief Financial Officer

Investec Bank plc (NOMAD and Corporate Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 5970

Virginia Bull/Charles Craven

Vigo Consulting                Tel: +44 (0)20 7390 0230

Patrick d'Ancona/Finlay Thomson/Kendall Hill