On 26 May 2010, Forum Energy issued and allotted 272,000 ordinary shares of 10p each ("Ordinary Shares") following the exercise of options by a former employee at the end of his exercise period.   

Application has been made for these Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM on 2 June 2010.   

Following this exercise, the Company has 33,364,533 Ordinary Shares in issue.

For further information please contact:  

Andrew Mullins                                                      Tel: +44 (0)1932 445 344 Forum Energy Plc, Executive Director        

Harry Stockdale                                                    Tel: +44 (0)207 456 9191 Execution Noble & Company Limited