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Plexus Holdings Plc 01 February 2007 Plexus Holdings PLC / Index: AIM / Epic: POS / Sector: Oil equipment & services 1 February 2007 Plexus Holdings PLC ('Plexus' or 'the Company') New Contract with Talisman Energy Norge AS Plexus Holdings PLC, the AIM quoted oil and gas engineering services business, has signed a contract with Talisman Energy Norge AS ('Talisman'), subject to completion of relevant contract terms, to supply the Company's proprietary POS-GRIPTM wellhead systems for use in the Norwegian North Sea. Talisman will utilise Plexus' exploration rental wellhead equipment, mudline suspension equipment and service support. Whilst the pressure rating of the wells being explored are rated at 10,000 psi, Plexus is supplying its standard 15,000 psi High Pressure/High Temperature ('HP/HT') equipment as it is compatible with the modern drilling rig being used, which has an 18.75 inch Single Stack 15,000 psi blow out preventer ('BOP'). The Directors believe that Plexus' equipment offers both flexibility for the latest generation drilling rig and the best technical solution to be able to run in conjunction with the BOP. This agreement demonstrates the Company's strengthening relationship with Talisman and the Directors anticipate that further equipment will be supplied to Talisman in the future. The oil exploration drilling programme is expected to commence in late 2007 and continue into 2008, generating initial revenues in financial year 2007/2008 of approximately £350k. The Directors believe that the value of the contract could rise to £1.5m. Plexus CEO Ben van Bilderbeek said, 'This contract is an extension of previous business activities with Talisman and is the first HP/HT 18.75 inch system that will be supplied by Plexus to them. It is particularly important to note that we can demonstrate time cost savings using our proprietary POS-GRIP equipment by not having to remove the BOP to run the casing. We believe this was a key factor in our wellhead system being selected for this drilling programme.' * * ENDS * * For further information please visit www.posgrip.com or contact: Ben van Bilderbeek Plexus Holdings PLC Tel: 020 7589 8555 Graham Stevens Plexus Holdings PLC Tel: 020 7589 8555 Isabel Crossley St Brides Media & Finance Ltd Tel: 020 7242 4477 Notes Plexus Holdings PLC Plexus, which began trading on AIM in December 2005, is an established oil and gas engineering, and services business based in Aberdeen, with an office in London and a presence in Houston, Texas. It has developed and patented a method of engineering for oil and gas field wellheads and connectors, POS-GRIPTM, which involves deforming one tubular member against another to effect gripping and sealing. POS-GRIP wellhead systems have to date been used in around 100 oil and gas wells by international companies including BG International, BHP Billiton, BP, Brunei Shell Petroleum, ConocoPhillips, Gaz de France, Global Santa Fe, Maersk, Petro-Canada Trinidad & Tobago, Repsol, Talisman Energy, Tullow Oil, and Wintershall. The Group plans to accelerate the roll out of POS-GRIP technology as a superior alternative to current wellhead technology. It has particular advantages in HP/ HT oil and gas environments for which there is increasing demand throughout the world. The Company's long-term goal is to develop POS-GRIP technology as the future industry standard for wellhead design. This objective includes the distribution of POS-GRIP technology through licensees to maximise market penetration. Talisman Energy Norge AS Talisman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc, the independent upstream oil and gas company, which has a duel listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the New York Stock Exchange in the US (TLM). Talisman Energy Inc and its subsidiaries have operation worldwide including in Canada, the North Sea, Southeast Asia, Australia, North Africa, the US and Trinidad and Tobago. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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