UK Onshore Drilling Update

Roc Oil Company Limited
29 November 2004




29 November 2004


                        ROC OIL COMPANY LIMITED ('ROC')

                              STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE

                           UK ONSHORE DRILLING UPDATE

ERRINGTON-1: EXPLORATION WELL, PEDL 028, ONSHORE UK (ROC: 100% & Operator)

As at 28 November 2004, the Errington-1 exploration wildcat well site was
drilling ahead in directional hole at 311m towards the next casing point at
700m.

Errington-1 is located in PEDL 028 approximately 35 km west of Newcastle in
northern England.

The Errington-1 wildcat exploration well, which is targeting a potentially large
gas prospect, is expected to reach the first objective horizon during late
December 2004.





Bruce Clement                              r further information please contact:
Chief Operating Officer                                         Dr John Doran on
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                                                         Or visit ROC's website:
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                                                                   Dr Kevin Hird
                                            General Manager Business Development
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                                                Ann-Marie Wilkinson/Nick Lambert
                                            Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
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