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The Company notes yesterday's press speculation and can confirm that the Company, Mr Kozel, the Company's Executive Chairman and Mr Al-Qabandi, the Company's Business Development Director are not in discussions with Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India joint venture about a takeover of the Company.

The Company confirms that it is contemplating a placing of common shares to raise additional funds for the Company's Kurdistan development programmes and a further announcement will be made in due course.