6 February 2012

San Leon Energy Plc

("San Leon" or the "Company")

Re Directorate

San Leon Energy today announces that Philip Thompson has decided to step down as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.  This change takes place with immediate effect.

Oisin Fanning, Chairman of San Leon, commented:

"The Board would like to thank Phil for his contribution to the Company over the years and wish him well in the future."

For further information contact:

www.sanleonenergy.com

Notes to editors:

San Leon is an independent fast growing oil and gas exploration company and is Europe's leading shale gas company by acreage.  The Company has an extensive portfolio of assets in Europe and North Africa that will enable it to provide energy solutions for the future.

San Leon's assets are located in Poland, Morocco, Albania, Ireland, Spain and Italy.  The Company's portfolio across these geographies is made up of both shale (Poland Baltic Basin, Morocco and Spain) and conventional exploration assets. 

San Leon's key objective is to grow the Company significantly and to become a leading European oil and gas player delivering value to all its stakeholders.  To achieve this San Leon, since it was founded in 1995, has built a balanced portfolio as well as an exceptional technical team.

The Company is listed on London's Alternative Investment Market (ticker symbol: SLE).  As at 30 June 2011 the Company had €42.2 million of cash and cash equivalents.