Serica Energy plc provides an operations update and announces its forward programme for 2013.

During 2013 the Company is planning for the following events:

• Columbus field - final development approvals expected to achieve mid-2015 first gas production • Namibia - full results from the Luderitz Basin 3D seismic survey with drilling decision 2H2013 • Morocco - two well programme, commencing 4Q2013 • Ireland Rockall - partnership arrangements to drill the Muckish prospect • Ireland Slyne - farm-out campaign to follow up the 2009 oil discovery • UK North Sea - 3D seismic survey to appraise gas prospects in the York area • UK East Irish Sea - completion of the Doyle farm-out and site survey prior to drilling

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