RNS Number : 3981U
Genel Energy PLC
21 December 2011
21st December 2011
Genel Energy plc
Response to Press Speculation
Genel Energy plc ("Genel Energy" or the "Company") notes the press speculation with regard to the possible acquisition of an additional 40% stake in the Chia Surkh oilfield in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq from Longford Energy Inc ("Longford Energy"). We can confirm that we are in negotiations with Longford Energy, however there can be no certainty these discussions will result in a transaction and we will update the market in due course when we have greater clarity.
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RLM Finsbury
Edward Simpkins / Jenny Davey
+44 (0)20 7251 3801
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