Global Petroleum Regulatory News (GBP)

10 June 2016

Global Petroleum Limited

("Global" or "the Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Global Petroleum Limited - AIM: GBP, ASX: GBP - the oil and gas exploration company presently focused on emerging plays in Africa and the Mediterranean, announces the appointment of Andrew John Draffin, aged 42, as a Non-Executive Director.

Mr Draffin is a Melbourne based Chartered Accountant with a strong focus on financial reporting, treasury management and corporate advisory services. He provides these services to both ASX listed and private companies covering a broad range of industries. Through these roles he has gained experience in capital markets at both primary and secondary levels over his 17 year career where he has implemented his skill sets both pre and post initial public offerings.

He currently services as a director, company secretary and CFO of ASX listed, OTCQX listed and private companies operating in renewable energy, exploration and mining, and the investment sectors. These companies have a broad range of projects and operations in geographical locations including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and South America. His particular focus in performing these roles is providing oversight on financial reporting, treasury management and regulatory compliance.

Mr Draffin became a director of Draffin Walker during 2006 and has been involved with the firm from its inception in 1993.

A list of his current directorships and companies of which he has ceased to be a director in the last 5 years is provided in Appendix 1 below. Other than as disclosed, no further information is disclosable under the requirements of Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

For further information please visit www.globalpetroleum.com.au or contact:

Appendix 1

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