Glantal Gas Project

Empyrean Energy PLC
28 November 2006



                              Empyrean Energy PLC
                  ('Empyrean' or the 'Company'; Ticker: (EME))

                          Glantal Gas Project, Germany

               APPLICATION TO EXTEND EXPLORATION PERMIT SUCCESSFUL
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AIM quoted Empyrean Energy PLC today announces that it has received confirmation
from the operator of the Glantal Gas Project, Pannonian International Ltd - a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Galaxy Energy Corporation (AMEX: GAX), that an
application to extend the Neues Bergland Permit has been successful.

The German mining authorities have granted an extension to the permit allowing
Empyrean and its partners to explore for hydrocarbons until 12 December 2009.

Empyrean and its partners in the Neues Bergland Permit are in the process of
finalising plans for a seismic program on the project - which is necessary
before further drill targets are prioritized. The seismic program is expected to
commence Q1 2007.

Commenting today, Empyrean director Tom Kelly said 'The successful application
for an extension to the exploration permit confirms the German authorities'
willingness to cooperate with the partners in this project and paves the way for
a further exploration field effort.'



The information contained in this announcement was completed and reviewed by the
Technical Director of Empyrean Energy Plc, Mr Frank Brophy BSc (Hons) who has
over 40 years experience as a petroleum geologist.

For further information

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