30 October 2006

Extraordinary General Meeting Statement

The Company announces that all resolutions put before shareholders at today's Extraordinary General Meeting were passed unanimously.

For further information please contact:

Irvine Energy plc
Michael Frayne, Tel: +44 (0) 207 016 9579

Nabarro Wells & Co Ltd
Hugh Oram, Tel: +44 (0) 207 710 7400

St Brides Media & Finance
Hugo de Salis, Tel: +44 (0) 207 242 4477