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30 July 2009
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.
("Gulf Keystone" or "the Company")
Comment re Press Speculation
The Company notes yesterday's press speculation and can confirm that the Company, Mr Kozel, the Company's Executive Chairman and Mr Al-Qabandi, the Company's Business Development Director are not in discussions with Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India joint venture about a takeover of the Company.
The Company confirms that it is contemplating a placing of common shares to raise additional funds for the Company's Kurdistan development programmes and a further announcement will be made in due course.
Enquiries
Gulf Keystone Petroleum: +44 (0) 20 7514 1400Todd Kozel, Executive Chairman
Ewen Ainsworth, Chief Financial Officer
RBC Capital Markets: +44 (0) 20 7653 4667
Sarah Wharry
Tristone Capital Limited: +44 (0) 20 7355 5800
Simon Ashby-Rudd
Majid Shafiq
Citigate Dewe Rogerson: +44 (0) 20 7638 9571 Martin Jackson
or visit: www.gulfkeystone.com