26 February 2008

Irvine Energy plc Change of Nominated Adviser and Broker

Irvine Energy plc, the AIM Listed oil and gas exploration and production company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Evolution Securities Limited as Nominated Adviser and broker to the Company with immediate effect.

For further information please visit www.irvineenergy.com or contact:

Irvine Energy plc
Michael Frayne, Tel: +44 (0) 207 766 7500

Irvine Energy plc
Aaron Close, Tel: +1 214 908 6384

Evolution Securities
Tim Redfern, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7071 4300

Evolution Securities
Lloyd Thomas, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7071 4300

St Brides Media & Finance
Hugo de Salis, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1177

St Brides Media & Finance
Vistoria Thomas, Tel: +44 (0) 207 236 1177