In view of the apparent severe congestion in the reporting calendar during the week commencing 29 September 2008, Regal Petroleum plc (AIM: RPT) will bring forward the announcement of its 2008 Interim Financial Results to Friday, 26 September 2008. 

A presentation for financial analysts will be held at 12.00 noon on that day, at the offices of our communications consultants, Citigate Dewe Rogerson ("Citigate"). Citigate will issue revised invitations to analysts today.

Background Note
      
Regal Petroleum plc is a London based independent oil and gas producer listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Regal is focused on the development and production of condensate and gas from its major assets in Ukraine. The company also holds prospective exploration licences in Romania and Egypt. The Company is keen to grow and has the management and resources necessary to accomplish these aims.

For further information:

Regal Petroleum plc
Tel: 020 7408 9500
David J Greer, CEO 
Robert Wilde, CFO
 
Strand Partners
Tel: 020 7409 3494
Simon Raggett / Rory Murphy 
 
Merrill Lynch International
Tel: 020 7996 2629
Andrew Osborne 
 
Mirabaud Securities
Tel: 020 7878 3362
Peter Krens / Pav Sanghera 
 
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Tel: 020 7638 9571
Martin Jackson