Request for SC72 Extension

FORUM ENERGY PLC

("Forum Energy" or the "Company")

Request for SC72 Extension

Forum Energy, the UK incorporated oil and gas exploration and production company with a focus on the Philippines, notes press reports in the Philippines today concerning Service Contract 72 ("SC72") and confirms the Company has requested an extension to the second-sub phase of the Service Contract 72 contract from the Philippine Department of Energy ("DOE")

Drilling work had been scheduled to be concluded at SC72 within the second Sub-Phase of the Service Contract on or before 14 August 2013, however the requisite approvals from the DOE to conduct the proposed work programme (comprising of a geotechnical survey and the drilling of two appraisal wells) have to-date not been received. In addition the Company is currently awaiting approval on the extension request.

Further updates will be made as appropriate.

For further information please contact:

Forum Energy Plc

Andrew Mullins, Tel: +44 (0) 1932 445 344

Executive Director & Company Secretary

Execution Noble & Company Ltd (Nominated Adviser & Broker)

Harry Stockdale, Tel: +44 (0) 207 456 9191