Sugarloaf Block A Update

Empyrean Energy PLC
29 August 2007


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

                          Sugarloaf Block A, Texas USA
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- TCEI JV Block A # 1 well reaches total depth
- Encouraging gas shows throughout the horizontal well
- Gas flares measuring up to 65 feet observed

Empyrean has been advised by Texas Crude Energy Inc that the TCEI JV
Block A #1 well has reached a total depth of 4,400 meters (measured
depth). Current operations are preparing to run casing.

The horizontal well has continued to encounter encouraging gas shows
in addition to fluorescence in the cuttings through to total depth.
Gas shows were observed over approximately 2,500 gross feet. Multiple
gas flares measuring up to 65 feet were observed over approximately
1,000 feet including an interval of about 600 feet that had a
constant gas flare.

Further updates will be provided as the timing for testing
operations is confirmed.


Commenting today, Empyrean director Tom Kelly said: ' The gas flares
encountered whilst drilling are particularly encouraging as the
drilling mud weight was raised to over 14 pounds per gallon and gas
flares and shows were still observed despite the heavier mud - we
look forward to the results of testing'.


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.


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