Drilling Update

21 Jun 2007 09:13

Empyrean Energy PLC21 June 2007 Empyrean Energy PLC ("Empyrean" or the "Company"; Ticker: (EME)) Sugarloaf Block A, Texas USA ---------------------------- • First well in the new 16 well deal with Texas Crude Energy Inc ("TCEI") has spudded Empyrean has been advised by Texas Crude Energy Inc that the TCEI JV Block A#1 well, the first well to be drilled as part of the recently announced 16well deal has spudded on Block A. Further updates will be provided as relevant information comes to hand. The information contained in this announcement was completed and reviewed by theTechnical Director of Empyrean Energy Plc, Mr Frank Brophy BSc (Hons) who hasover 40 years experience as a petroleum geologist. For further information: Charlie Geller/ Ed PortmanConduit PRTel: +44 (0) 207 429 6605/ +44 (0) 7979955923 Empyrean Energy plcTel : +44(0) 207 182 1746 Rod Venables/ Cecil JordaanHB CorporateTel: +44(0) 207 510 8600 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange