Drilling Update: Willows-1 UK

Roc Oil Company Limited
10 May 2006


10 May 2006


                         ROC OIL COMPANY LIMITED ('ROC')
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                          EXPLORATION DRILLING UPDATE
                             WILLOWS-1, ONSHORE UK


Willows-1, PEDL030, Onshore UK (ROC: 100% & Operator)

As of 1800 hrs (UK time) on 9 May 2006 the Willows-1 exploration well had been
drilled to a depth of 1,232 metres and the current operation was running in hole
to drill ahead after tripping to change the bottom-hole assembly. Proposed Total
Depth is 2,500 metres.

Willows-1 is targeting a potentially large gas prospect located about 55 km east
of York and 15 km south of Scarborough.


Michelle Manook                          For further information please contact:
General Manager - Corporate Affairs                             Dr John Doran on
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                                       Or visit ROC's website: www.rocoil.com.au

                                                                   Dr Kevin Hird
                                            General Manager Business Development
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                                                                    Nick Lambert
                                            Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
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