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 SGX/MEDIA RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RH Petrogas continues its exploration program with the drilling of the Klagalo-1 exploration well in the Basin PSC  The well is testing a huge Klagalo prospect which, if successful, will open up new fairway for the Kais Limestone reservoir  This well is in close proximity to existing oil and gas discoveries  The well will reach a vertical depth of 2,085 meters and drilling is anticipated to take approximately 38 days SINGAPORE   16 October 2013   Mainboard-listed RH Petrogas Limited (“RHP” or the “Group”), engaged mainly in the business of exploration, development and production of o il and gas resources, is pleased to announce that the Group has on 15 October 2013 commenced the drilling of the Klagalo- 1 exploration well (“Klagalo -1”) in onshore Kepala Burung PSC (“Basin PSC”) using the Huabei Rig #6. The Basin PSC is located in West Papua, Indonesia and covers an area of 872 km 2 . The Klagalo prospect was identified following a 290 km 2  3D seismic survey conducted in 2004. It is located appro ximately 9 km east of the two North Klalin oi l and gas discoveri es made by the Group in recent years. Klagalo-1 is planned to reach a total vertical measured depth of 2,085 meters and the drilling is anticipated to take approximately 38 days. Mr Francis Chang, Vice President of Exploration and Production of RH Petrogas said,   The K la galo-1 is tes ting a huge pros pect and if s ucces s ful, will open up new fair way for the K ais limestone reservoir .   The Group has an aggregate 60% working interest in the Basin PSC through its wholly owned subsidiaries Petrogas (Basin) Ltd. and RHP Salawati Basin B.V. Meanwhile its partner, PetroChina International (Bermuda) Ltd. (Operator of the PSC), holds 30% participating interest of Basin PSC and PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Salawati holds the balance 10%. The consortium, as contractor of Indonesian government operating under the RH PETROGAS LIMITED 20 Harbour Drive, #06-03 PSA Vista Singapore 117612 Company Registration No: 198701138Z

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SGX/MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RH Petrogas continues its exploration

program with the drilling of the Klagalo-1

exploration well in the Basin PSC

  The well is testing a huge Klagalo prospect which, if 

successful, will open up new fairway for the Kais Limestone

reservoir 

  This well is in close proximity to existing oil and gas

discoveries

  The well will reach a vertical depth of 2,085 meters and drilling

is anticipated to take approximately 38 days

SINGAPORE  – 16 October 2013  – Mainboard-listed RH Petrogas Limited  (“RHP” or the

“Group”), engaged mainly in the business of exploration, development and production of o il

and gas resources, is pleased to announce that the Group has on 15 October 2013

commenced the drilling of the Klagalo-1 exploration well (“Klagalo-1”) in onshore Kepala

Burung PSC (“Basin PSC”) using the Huabei Rig #6. The Basin PSC is located in West

Papua, Indonesia and covers an area of 872 km2.

The Klagalo prospect was identified following a 290 km2 3D seismic survey conducted in

2004. It is located approximately 9 km east of the two North Klalin oil and gas discoveries

made by the Group in recent years.

Klagalo-1 is planned to reach a total vertical measured depth of 2,085 meters and the drilling

is anticipated to take approximately 38 days.

Mr Francis Chang, Vice President of Exploration and Production of RH Petrogas said, “  The 

Klagalo-1 is test ing a hug e pros pect and if succ essful , wi l l open up new fairway for 

the Kais l imeston e reservoir.”   

The Group has an aggregate 60% working interest in the Basin PSC through its wholly

owned subsidiaries Petrogas (Basin) Ltd. and RHP Salawati Basin B.V. Meanwhile its

partner, PetroChina International (Bermuda) Ltd. (Operator of the PSC), holds 30%participating interest of Basin PSC and PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Salawati holds the

balance 10%. The consortium, as contractor of Indonesian government operating under the

RH PETROGAS LIMITED

20 Harbour Drive, #06-03 PSA Vista

Singapore 117612

Company Registration No: 198701138Z

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supervision of SKK Migas (Satuan Kerja Khusus Minyak dan Gas), has actively explored

and produced oil and gas in the working area.

The Group would also like to provide an update on the status of the Zircon-1 exploration well

(“Zircon-1”). The testing of Zircon-1 has been delayed due to rig repairs. The Group will

provide further update once testing is completed.

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ABOUT RH PETROGAS LIMITED (Bloomberg Ticker: RHP SP)

RH Petrogas Limited (“RHP”) is an independent upstream oil and gas company headquartered in

Singapore. RHP is focused on exploration, development and production of oil and gas deposits.

RHP has producing, development and exploration blocks in Indonesia, China and Malaysia.

RHP aspires to be a leading independent upstream oil and gas company in the region and is actively

looking for further growth opportunities in the sector.

For more information please visit the website at: www.rhpetrogas.com 

Issued for and on behalf of RH Petrogas Limited

By Financial PR Pte Ltd

For more information, please contact:

Romil SINGH / KEE Vern Cheng / Kathy ZHANG

[email protected] / [email protected] 

Tel: (65) 6438 2990, Fax: (65) 6438 0064