DGO.L Regulatory News (DGO)

1.

Name of applicant: DRAGON OIL PLC

2.

Name of scheme: 2002 SHARE OPTION SCHEME

3.

Period of return: From: 3 MARCH 2012 TO 3 SEPTEMBER 2012

4.

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

1,581,671

5.

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

6.

Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period:

715,001

7.

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

866,670

1.

Name of applicant: DRAGON OIL PLC

2.

Name of scheme: 2009 SHARE OPTION SCHEME

3.

Period of return: From: 3 MARCH 2012 TO 3 SEPTEMBER 2012

4.

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

996,667

5.

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

6.

Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period:

43,333

7.

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

953,334

Name of contact:

Alex Ridout, Company Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

+971 4 305 3600