UK 27th Offshore Licensing Round Offers

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25 October 2012

Xcite Energy Limited ("Xcite Energy" or the "Company")

UK 27th Offshore Licensing Round Offers

Xcite Energy is pleased to confirm that the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has offered Xcite Energy Resources Limited ("XER") licences over Blocks 9/4 (part), 9/8b and 9/9f (split) as applied for in the UK 27th Offshore Licensing Round.

These blocks contain four significant prospects (Chadwick, Cartwright, Camm and Clement), which will be the subject of evaluation within the four year initial license term on a drill or drop basis. The addition of these blocks to the XER portfolio enhances the development potential of the greater Bentley area and forms part of the Company's strategy for growth.

Commenting on the offers, Rupert Cole, CEO, said:"The offer of these Blocks is a welcome expansion of the Xcite portfolio. Whilst we remain focused on the development of the Bentley field, these additions clearly demonstrate our intent to grow Xcite into a significant North Sea player."

ENQUIRIES:
Xcite Energy Limited                       +44 (0) 1483 549 063
Rupert Cole / Andrew Fairclough

Oriel Securities (Joint Broker and Nomad)  +44 (0) 207 710 7600
Michael Shaw / Ashton Clanfield

Morgan Stanley (Joint Broker)              +44 (0) 207 425 8000
Andrew Foster

Pelham Bell Pottinger                      +44 (0) 207 861 3232
Mark Antelme / Henry Lerwill

Paradox Public Relations                   +1 514 341 0408
Jean-Francois Meilleur

Forward-Looking Statements

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