Publication of Prospectus in relation to Admission

Afren plc (AFR LN)

24 August 2010

Publication of Prospectus in relation to Admission

Further to its announcement on 2 June 2010 announcing the recommended acquisition of Black Marlin Energy Holdings Ltd ("Black Marlin"), and to the proposed application by Afren plc (the "Company") for admission to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority (the "UKLA") and to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange of new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company, to be issued and credited as fully paid to the shareholders of Black Marlin (the "Admission"), the Company announces that a prospectus relating to the Admission was approved by the UKLA earlier today. Copies of the Prospectus dated 24 August 2010 will shortly be available for inspection by the public during normal business hours on any weekday (public holidays excepted) at the UKLA's Document Viewing Facility, which is situated at:

The Financial Services Authority

25 North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London E14 5HS

The Prospectus will also shortly be available for viewing on the Company's website at www.afren.com.

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