Emerald Energy Plc - 8 May 2006

Operations Update – Colombia

Emerald Energy Plc (“Emerald” or the “Company”) would like to provide the following update:

Further to the information provided in 2005 Annual Report and Accounts with regard to the drilling of the Centauro Sur prospect in the Campo Rico block, the Centauro Sur No. 1 well has been completed for the test production and is currently producing about 250 barrels of oil per day.

Enquiries: Helen Manning 020 7925 2440

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