Xcite Energy Limited ("Xcite Energy" or the "Company") Rig Contract - Ocean Nomad

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Xcite Energy is pleased to announce that Xcite Energy Resources Limited ("XER") (TSX-V: XEL) (LSE: XEL) (AIM: XEL) has entered into a binding contract for the Ocean Nomad semi-submersible rig to drill the 9/3b-R well on the Bentley field. With an expected spud date around the middle of September subject to the current rig programme, this will enable XER to complete the intended 9/3b-R well programme as planned in 2010.

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ENQUIRIES: Xcite Energy Limited Richard Smith Chief Executive Officer Rupert Cole Chief Financial Officer [phone] Arbuthnot Securities Limited (Nomad and Broker) Antonio Bossi Director [phone] Pelham Bell Pottinger Mark Antelme Director [phone] Paradox Public Relations Jean-Francois Meilleur Consultant [phone]