Ireland & Malta Licenses Ext

Global Petroleum Ltd 23 November 2005 ABN 68 064 120 896 23 November 2005 ASX and AIM Release Ireland and Malta Licenses extended Global Petroleum Limited (Global) advises that the Irish government has extended Global's Licensing Option 03/3 for 12 months until 31 December 2006 and that the Malta government has extended the Exploration Study Agreement (ESA) area 3 Blocks 4 and 5 for six months until 26 June 2006. The Company continues to seek the participation of farminees to take over the operatorship and conduct work to earn significant equity in these projects. Full details are included in the Notice of the 2005 AGM sent to shareholders 27 October 2005 and on the Company's website at www.globalpetroleum.com.au and www.global-petroleum.co.uk. John Armstrong Executive Chairman This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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