Shortlisted at the New Energy Awards

Kedco plc

("Kedco" or the "Company")

Shortlisted at the New Energy Awards

Kedco plc, (AIM:KED) the waste to energy group focusing on the production of clean energy in the UK and Ireland, announces today that it has been shortlisted for Deal of the Year, one of the ten categories being recognised at New Energy Awards 2012.

The New Energy Awards is an annual event in the renewable energy sector, recognising the achievements of management teams, companies and projects that have made a significant contribution to the sector during the past 12 months. Kedco has been shortlisted for the Deal of the Year award for the funding that the Company secured for the development of a biomass electricity and heat generating plant in Newry, Northern Ireland. The awards ceremony will be on 29 March and will take place at The Science Museum in London.

Gerry Madden CEO of Kedco commented:  "Securing this funding for Kedco's plant in Newry in November 2011 was a significant milestone for the Company. The Board is delighted to have been shortlisted for this award, which reinforces the importance of the banking facilities to the Company's strategy."

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