Approval of Offering Circular

This replaces the previous RNS number 8930P which was released today at 16:37

The change was the removal of a blank page in the PDF

All other details are correct; the full amended text appears below

DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES

Please note that the information contained in the Offering Circular may be addressed to and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified in the Offering Circular) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in the Offering Circular is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained in the Offering Circular you must ascertain from the Offering Circular whether or not you are part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein.

Persons accessing this service acknowledge and agree that the information contained herein is made available pursuant to the requirements of the UK Listing Authority and is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States. The materials do not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. These securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or exemption from registration under the Securities Act. There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States.

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PREMIER OIL PLC

Premier Oil plc announces approval of Offering Circular by the UK Listing Authority

30 October 2012

Publication of Offering Circular

The following Offering Circular has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is available for viewing:

Offering Circular dated 30 October 2012, relating to U.S.$245,324,000 fixed rate bonds to be issued by Premier Oil Finance (Jersey) Limited, convertible into ordinary shares in Premier Oil plc.

To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9047P_-2012-10-30.pdf

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