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4:12PM 02/08/2010

LATEST NEWS

Appointment of Non Executive Director

San Leon Energy PLC ('San Leon' or 'The Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shaun Hennessey as a Non Executive Director with immediate effect.

Extension of 29.62 per cent. irrevocable undertakings to accept an offer if made

On 15 October 2009, San Leon announced that it had made a proposal to Island Oil & Gas plc ("Island") for the combination of the two companies with a view to building a strong Irish-based oil and gas exploration business and that it had received an irrevocable undertaking on 14 October 2009 from Platinum Petroleum Limited ("Platinum"), the largest shareholder in Island, to accept or procure acceptance of such offer in respect of, in aggregate, 25,000,000 Island Shares representing approximately 18.4 per cent. of Island's issued share capital.

Joint Venture Agreement with Al Meinaa Oil Services of Iraq

San Leon is delighted to announce that it has entered into a joint venture with Al Meinaa Oil Services Limited ("Al Meinaa") for the reciprocal referral and joint evaluation of Oil and Gas projects in the Republic of Iraq (the "Joint Venture").

Award of Nida Concession in Poland

San Leon is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Polish subsidiary Vabush Energy Sp. z.o.o ("Vabush") was awarded the Nida Concession (the "Concession") for oil and gas reconnaissance and exploration and the mining usufruct agreement. San Leon has a 100% interest in the Concession.

Update on negotiations with Island Oil & Gas plc ("Island") & provision of Working Capital Facility to Island

San Leon, the AIM-listed international oil and gas company, announced on 15 October 2009 that it had made an indicative proposal to Island for the combination of the two companies with a view to building a strong Irish-based oil and gas exploration and development business.

Award of Gdansk W Concession in Poland

San Leon is pleased to announce that it’s wholly owned Polish subsidiary Oculis Investments Sp. z o.o. ("Oculis") was awarded the Gdansk W Concession for oil and gas reconnaissance and exploration and the mining usufruct agreement.  San Leon has 100% interest in the Concession.