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31 Jul 2006 15:28

Petroceltic International PLC31 July 2006 Petroceltic International plc Drilling starts and IEX trading commences Petroceltic is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced at its AlgerianIsarene Permit. The first well to evaluate the 'ISAS' prospect was spudded thismorning. In addition, Petroceltic is pleased to announce that trading in its ordinaryshares has commenced today on the IEX market of Irish Stock Exchange (XetraMnemonic: EG5) which will further increase Petroceltic's profile amongstcommercial, financial and retail audiences and increase trading liquidity.Petroceltic's ordinary shares will continue to be traded on the AIM Market ofthe London Stock Exchange (Ticker: PCI). Press queries to: John Craven/Philip O'QuigleyPetroceltic International plcTel: (01) 495 9285 Ronnie Simpson or Caroline KohnSimpson FT PRTel: (01) 260 5300 / 086 855 9410 31 July, 2006 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange