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For immediate release

16 March 2018

Energean Oil & Gas plc

Announcement of Offer Price of £4.55 per Share in initial public offering of 72,592,016 New Shares

Energean, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Eastern Mediterranean, today announces the successful pricing of its initial public offering of Ordinary Shares (the "Shares") at £4.55 per Share (the "Offer Price") comprising an offer of 72,592,016 New Shares (the "Global Offer").

OFFER HIGHLIGHTS

· The Offer Price has been set at £4.55 per Share.

· On the basis of the Offer Price, the market capitalisation of the Company at the commencement of conditional dealings will be approximately £695 million ($968 million).

· The Global Offer represents approximately 47.5% of the Shares of the Company.

· At Admission, the Company will have 152,823,238 Shares in issue.

· The Company will receive approximately £330 million ($460 million) of gross proceeds from the Global Offer. The principal use of the proceeds will go towards the development of the Karish and Tanin gas fields, offshore Israel.

· Immediately following Admission, it is expected that Third Point, Growthy Holdings, Oilco Investments and Adobelero (the "Major Shareholders") will hold approximately 26.7%, 12.7%, 11.7% and 2.7% of the Company's Shares respectively.

Mathios Rigas, Chief Executive of Energean, said:

"We are delighted with the response we have had from the investment community and are pleased to welcome our new shareholders. Our listing will offer investors access to production, development and exploration assets in the increasingly prolific Eastern Mediterranean region. We are also well placed as an independent operator with the infrastructure, local relationships and track record to swiftly capitalise on future value-accretive opportunities for our shareholders.

"We already have a significant, fully-funded growth programme underway in the near-term to substantially expand our low-cost production base in Greece. The proceeds of this primary raise will be used to deliver production from our flagship development project offshore Israel, Karish and Tanin, bringing competitive gas to the burgeoning Israeli market. With the project financing in place, the EPCIC contract with TechnipFMC agreed, and gas supply contracts for over 4 BCM per year underpinning our cashflow expectations on the project, this equity financing completes another key milestone that allows us to progress with FID. We are confident that our ability to acquire, de-risk and develop projects of significant scale can deliver a flow of new opportunities in the region and attractive returns for our shareholders."

ADMISSION AND DEALINGS

· Conditional dealings in the Shares will commence on the London Stock Exchange at 8.00 a.m. London time today (16 March 2018) under the ticker "ENOG".

· The admission of the Shares to the Premium Listing segment of the Official List of the FCA and to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange plc ("Admission"), and the commencement of unconditional dealings in the Shares are expected to take place at 8.00 a.m. (London time) on 21 March 2018.

FURTHER INFORMATION

· The Company and Third Point will, save with the consent of the Joint Global Co-ordinators, be subject to 180 day lock-up arrangements. Growthy Holdings, Oilco Investments and Adobelero (the "Founders"), Directors and other senior managers will, save with the consent of the Joint Global Co-ordinators, be subject to 360 day lock-up arrangements, each subject to certain exceptions.

· It is also expected that, subject to Admission and other conditions being met, the Company will in due course be considered eligible for inclusion in the FTSE UK Index Series.

· Following completion of the Global Offer, the Board will consider a secondary listing of the Shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Full details of the Global Offer will be available in the prospectus, which is expected to be published later today and available (subject to certain restrictions) on the Company's website: www.energean.com 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The contents of this announcement, which have been prepared by and are the sole responsibility of the Company, have been approved by Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, solely for the purposes of section 21(2)(b) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended).

The information contained in this announcement is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed by any person for any purpose on the information contained in this announcement or its accuracy, fairness or completeness.

This announcement is an advertisement for the purposes of the Prospectus Rules of the FCA and not a prospectus. Investors should not subscribe for or purchase any securities referred to in this announcement, rather any subscription or purchase of Shares pursuant to the Global Offer should be made solely on the basis of the information contained in the final Prospectus to be issued by the Company in connection with the Global Offer and Admission.

This announcement has not been approved by any competent regulatory authority.

Neither this announcement nor the information contained in it is for publication, distribution or release, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa or any other jurisdiction where to do so might constitute a violation of the relevant laws or regulations of such jurisdiction. The Global Offer and the distribution of this announcement and any other information in connection with Admission and the Global Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession any document or other information referred to herein comes, should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This announcement does not contain or constitute an offer of, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, Shares to any person in the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa, or in any jurisdiction to whom or in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. The Shares referred to herein may not be offered, sold, resold, pledged, delivered or transferred, directly or indirectly, into or within the United States unless registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or offered in a transaction exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. The offer and sale of Shares referred to herein has not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, the laws of any state in the United States of America or the applicable securities laws of Australia, Canada, Japan or South Africa. Subject to certain exceptions, the Shares referred to herein may not be offered or sold in the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa or to, or for the account or benefit of, any national, resident or citizen of Australia, Canada, Japan or South Africa. The Company does not intend to register any part of the Global Offer in the United States of America and there will be no public offer of the Shares in the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa or elsewhere. Copies of this announcement are not being, and may not be, distributed, forwarded or otherwise sent, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America.

In member states of the European Economic Area ("EEA") (each, a "Relevant Member State"), this announcement and any offer if made subsequently is directed only at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of European Union Directive 2003/71/EC, as amended (and amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent implemented in the Relevant Member State), and any relevant implementing measure in each Relevant Member State (the "Prospectus Directive"), and related implementation measures in Member States ("Qualified Investors").

This announcement may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "believes", "estimates", "plans", "projects", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "may", "will" or "should" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts and involve predictions. Forward-looking statements may and often do differ materially from actual results. In addition, even if results or developments are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. Any forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current view with respect to future events and are subject to risks relating to future events and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Group's business, results of operations, financial position, liquidity, prospects, growth or strategies and the industry in which it operates. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and cannot be relied upon as a guide to future performance. Each of Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, RBC Europe Limited, Poalim IBI Underwriting & Issuing LTD, Natixis, Société Générale (together, the "Banks"), N. M. Rothschild & Sons Limited (the "Financial Adviser"), the Company and each of their respective affiliates expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, review or revise any forward looking statement contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. The distribution of this announcement shall not be deemed to be any form of commitment on the part of the Company to proceed with the Global Offer or any transaction or arrangement referred to herein.

The date of Admission and the timetable for the Global Offer may be influenced by things such as market conditions. There is no guarantee that the Global Offer or Admission will occur and you should not base your financial decisions on the Company's intentions in relation to Admission at this stage. Acquiring investments to which this announcement relates may expose an investor to a significant risk of losing all or part of the amount invested. Persons considering making such investments should consult an authorised person specialising in advising on such investments. This announcement does not constitute a recommendation concerning the Global Offer. The value of shares can decrease as well as increase. Potential investors should consult a professional advisor as to the suitability of the Global Offer for the person concerned. Past performance cannot be relied upon as a guide to future performance.

Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and RBC Europe Limited, each of which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (the "PRA") and regulated by the FCA and the PRA in the United Kingdom, N. M. Rothschild & Sons Limited and Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, each of which is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom, Natixis and Société Générale, each of which is authorised and supervised by the European Central Bank ("ECB") and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (the French Prudential Control and Resolution Authority) ("ACPR") and regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (the French financial markets regulator) ("AMF") and Poalim IBI Underwriting & Issuing LTD, are acting exclusively for the Company and no-one else in connection with the Global Offer and will not regard any other person as a client in relation to the Global Offer and will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company for providing the protections afforded to their respective clients nor for giving advice in relation to the Global Offer, the contents of this announcement or any other transaction, arrangement or other matter referred to herein. No information in this announcement should be construed as providing financial, investment or other professional advice and each prospective investor should consult its own legal, business, tax and other advisers in evaluating any potential investment opportunity.

In connection with the Global Offer of the Shares, the Banks and any of their affiliates, may take up a portion of the Shares in the Global Offer as a principal position and in that capacity may retain, purchase, sell, offer to sell for their own accounts such shares and other securities of the Company or related investments in connection with the Global Offer or otherwise. Accordingly, references in the Prospectus, once published, to the Shares being issued, offered, subscribed, acquired, placed or otherwise dealt in should be read as including any issue or offer to, or subscription, acquisition, placing or dealing by, the Banks and any of their affiliates acting in such capacity. In addition the Banks and any of their affiliates may enter into financing arrangements (including swaps or contracts for differences) with investors in connection with which the Banks and any of their affiliates may from time to time acquire, hold or dispose of Shares. The Banks do not intend to disclose the extent of any such investment or transactions otherwise than in accordance with any legal or regulatory obligations to do so.

None of the Banks or the Financial Adviser or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents accepts any responsibility or liability whatsoever for or makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information in this announcement (or whether any information has been omitted from the announcement) or any other information relating to the Company, its subsidiaries or associated companies, the Shares or the Global Offer, whether written, oral or in a visual or electronic form, and howsoever transmitted or made available or for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this announcement or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith. Each of the Banks and the Financial Adviser and each of their respective affiliates accordingly disclaim, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all and any liability whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise (save as referred to above) which they might otherwise be found to have in respect of this announcement or any such statement.

There is no over-allotment option and there will be no stabilisation in connection with the Global Offer.

Certain figures contained in this announcement, including financial information, have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, in certain instances, the sum or percentage change of the numbers contained in this announcement may not conform exactly with the total figure given.

Information to Distributors

Solely for the purposes of the product governance requirements contained within: (a) EU Directive 2014/65/EU on markets in financial instruments, as amended ("MiFID II"); (b) Articles 9 and 10 of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 supplementing MiFID II; and (c) local implementing measures (together, the "MiFID II Product Governance Requirements"), and disclaiming all and any liability, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, which any "manufacturer" (for the purposes of the Product Governance Requirements) may otherwise have with respect thereto, the Shares have been subject to a product approval process, which has determined that the Shares are: (i) compatible with an end target market of retail investors and investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties, each as defined in MiFID II; and (ii) eligible for distribution through all distribution channels as are permitted by MiFID II (the "Target Market Assessment"). Notwithstanding the Target Market Assessment, Distributors should note that: the price of the Shares may decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment; the Shares offer no guaranteed income and no capital protection; and an investment in the Shares is compatible only with investors who do not need a guaranteed income or capital protection, who (either alone or in conjunction with an appropriate financial or other adviser) are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of such an investment and who have sufficient resources to be able to bear any losses that may result therefrom. The Target Market Assessment is without prejudice to the requirements of any contractual, legal or regulatory selling restrictions in relation to the Global Offer. Furthermore, it is noted that, notwithstanding the Target Market Assessment, the Banks will only procure investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Target Market Assessment does not constitute: (a) an assessment of suitability or appropriateness for the purposes of MiFID II; or (b) a recommendation to any investor or group of investors to invest in, or purchase, or take any other action whatsoever with respect to the Shares.

Each distributor is responsible for undertaking its own target market assessment in respect of the Shares and determining appropriate distribution channels.