Press speculation

8 Dec 2006 10:22

Forum Energy Plc08 December 2006 8 December 2006 Forum Energy Plc ("Forum" or the "Company") Press speculation The Board of Forum notes the press comment today with regards to conversationswith the Chinese National Oil & Gas Corporation and wishes to state that thereis no foundation to this speculation and that the Company has not been incontact or conversation with the Chinese National Oil & Gas Corporation. For further information please contact: Forum Energy Plc:Russell Harvey Tel: +44 (0)1932 445344 Noble & Company Ltd:Adam Westcott Tel: +44 (0)20 7763 2200 Pelham Public Relations:James Henderson Tel: +44 (0)20 7743 6673 Mob: +44 (0)7774 444163Charles Vivian Tel: +44 (0)20 7743 6672 Mob: +44 (0)7977 297903 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange