Replacement Bidder's Statemen

7 Aug 2008 10:59

7 August 2008

REPLACEMENT BIDDER'S STATEMENT

Further to the announcement released earlier today by Roc Oil Company Limited ("ROC") in accordance with Condition 1 of Schedule D of ASIC Class Order 00/344, the following documents are available on ROC's website at: http://www.rocoil.com.au/Public/Investor_Centre/Announcements.aspx

ROC's Replacement Bidder's Statement dated 7 August 2008; and

ROC's Replacement Bidder's Statement marked up to show all changes from the original Bidder's Statement lodged on 30 July 2008.

The Replacement Bidder's Statement reflects the changes set out in the Supplementary Bidder's Statement released earlier today. The Replacement Bidder's Statement has been served on Anzon Australia Limited.

SHEREE FORD

Company Secretary

For further information please contact:

Dr Kevin Hird

General Manager - Business Development

Tel: +44 (0)20 7495 5707/+61 (0)2 8356 2000

Mob: +44 (0)7751 3671 49/+61 (0)417 261 727

Email: khird@rocoil.com.au

Michael Shaw

Oriel Securities Limited (Nominated Adviser)

Tel: +44 (0)20 7710 7600

Bobby Morse

Buchanan Communications

Tel: + 44 (0)20 7466 5000

Fax: + 44 (0)20 7466 5001

E-Mail: bobbym@buchanan.uk.com

Mob: +44 (0)7802 875 227