Rule 2.10 Announcement

Alkane Energy PLC
08 October 2007


Alkane Energy plc

8 October 2007

Rule 2.10 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Alkane
Energy plc confirms that, as at the close of business on 5 October 2007, the
Company has 91,926,924 ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each in issue, under the
ISIN code GB0003286613.

Enquiries
Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking
Andrew Emmott                                             0845 270 8610

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