Republic of Congo approves Soco's Marine XI block award

April 5, 2006

Soco International Plc's award of a 75% working interest in the production sharing contract covering the Marine XI block, offshore the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), has been finalized.

Offshore staff

(West Africa) - Soco International Plc has received finalization of the award of a 75% working interest in the production sharing contract covering the Marine XI block, offshore the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville).

The award was announced in August 2005.

The company has continuing interests in Vietnam, Yemen, Thailand, and the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) with ongoing production operations in Yemen.

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