Rig Mobilisation

GLOBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PLC

("Global" or the "Company")

RIG MOBILISATION

Global Energy Development PLC, the Latin America focused petroleum exploration and production company (LSE-AIM: "GED"), is pleased to announce that rig mobilisation has commenced to the Rio Verde 2 exploratory well within the Colombian Rio Verde contract.

The well has a proposed total depth of approximately 12,500 feet and will target three different formations - Mirador, Gatcheta and Ubaque - all being proved formations with other wells inside the contract area. The well is expected to be spudded late March and drilled, completed and tested prior to May 2010.

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Global Energy Development PLC

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Notes to Editors:

The Company's shares have been traded on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, since March 2002 (LSE-AIM: "GED"). The Company's balanced portfolio covers the countries of Colombia, Peru and Panama and comprises a base of production, developmental drilling and workover opportunities and several high-potential exploration projects. The Company currently holds seven contracts: five in Colombia; one in Peru; and one in Panama.

The information contained within this announcement has been reviewed by Mr. Stephen Voss, a Director of the Company, for the purpose of the Guidance Note for Mining, Oil and Gas Companies issued by the London Stock Exchange in respect of AIM companies which outlines standards of disclosure for natural resource projects. Mr. Voss is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and has been a Member of SPE for 26 years.