25th Apr 2008 07:01
Victoria Oil & Gas PLC25 April 2008 25 April 2008 Victoria Oil & Gas Plc Victoria Energy Central Asia LLP The Board of Victoria Oil & Gas Plc ("Victoria" or "the Company")(AIM:VOG), theAIM quoted oil and gas exploration company focused on the Former Soviet Union,today announces that a civil claim has been brought against its Kazakhsubsidiary Victoria Energy Central Asia LLP ("VECA"), concerning a transfer ofthe Kemerkol subsoil licence, prior to Victoria's ownership. The Company has been advised by its legal advisors that the case is withoutmerit and operations at Kemerkol have not been affected. The Board is reviewing all possible options including counter-claims against thevendors of VECA and further information will be provided in due course. For further information, please contact: Kevin Foo / George Donne Jonathan Charles / Ed PortmanVictoria Oil & Gas Plc Conduit PR+44 (0)207 921 8820 +44 (0)207 429 6607 +44 (0)7733 363 501 Toby Hayward / Oliver GriffithsJefferies International+44 (0)207 029 8000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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