Directorate Change

1 May 2009 10:52



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STERLING ENERGY PLC

("Sterling" or the "Company")

Board Change

Sterling announces the resignation with immediate effect of Christopher Callaway as a non-executive director.

Dr. Richard Stabbins, Non-executive Chairman of the Company, commented "I would like to express my sincere thanks on behalf of the Board for Chris' valuable contribution as a non-executive director over the last three years."

Enquiries

Sterling Energy Plc (+44 20 7405 4133) Web site: www.sterlingenergyplc.com

Dr. Richard Stabbins, Chairman 

Graeme Thomson, CEO

Evolution Securities (+44 20 7071 4300)

Rob Collins 

Citigate Dewe Rogerson (+44 20 7638 9571)

Martin Jackson