Result of AGM

PRESS RELEASE

 16 June 2011

Matra Petroleum plc

("Matra" or the "Company")

Results of AGM

The Board of Matra Petroleum is pleased to announce that the resolutions proposed at the Company's Annual General Meeting held today were duly passed by shareholders.

Enquiries:

Matra Petroleum plc www.matrapetroleum.com

Peter Hind, Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 7990 807855

Neil Hodgson, Exploration Director Tel: +44 (0) 7973 342822

Matrix Corporate Capital LLP Tel: +44 (0) 20 3206 7000

Robin Henshall

Nick Stone

Pelham Bell Pottinger Tel: +44 (0) 20 7861 3169

Henry Lerwill