Press Speculation

19 Jan 2007 08:05

Sterling Energy PLC19 January 2007 STERLING ENERGY PLC ("Sterling" or the "Company") PRESS SPECULATION The board has noted the recent press speculation and can confirm that it is inadvanced discussions with the board of Whittier Energy Corporation ("Whittier")regarding an offer for the entire issued share capital of Whittier. A further announcement will be made in due course. For further information contact: Citigate Dewe Rogerson (+44 207 628 9571) Media enquiries: Martin Jackson / George Cazenove Analyst enquiries: Nina Soon This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange