ANALYST TRIP TO TANZANIA

Ophir Energy plc

Analyst Trip to Tanzania

London, 26 April 2012: Ophir Energy plc ("Ophir" or "the Company")will be hosting a trip for analysts to its operations in Tanzania from 26 - 29 April 2012.

No new material information will be disclosed during the trip and an updated investor presentation will shortly be available on Ophir Energy's website (www.ophir-energy.com).

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For Further Enquiries please contact:

Ophir Energy plc +44 (0)20 7290 5800

Nick Cooper, CEO

Stephanie Prior, Commercial Manager

FTI Consulting (PR Advisor to Ophir) +44 (0)20 7269 7157

Billy Clegg/Edward Westropp