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                             CADOGAN PETROLEUM PLC                             

      Statement regarding possible combination with Ascent Resources plc       

31 March 2016

Further to its announcement on 29 March 2016, Cadogan Petroleum plc ("Cadogan"
or the "Company") notes the recent appreciation in the share price of Ascent
Resources plc ("Ascent"), which as at the close of business yesterday was at a
658% premium to the closing share price of 0.93 pence on 23 March 2016, being
the business day immediately prior to the announcement by Ascent regarding the
possible combination of Cadogan and Ascent.

Cadogan has conducted extensive due diligence on Ascent and the Petisovci Gas
Project, however this share price rise has taken Ascent's enterprise value
above a level that Cadogan was prepared to consider for a potential
transaction. As a result, Cadogan confirms that it does not intend to make an
offer for Ascent. 

This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 2.8 of the UK City Code on
Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"). As a result of this announcement Cadogan
will, together with any party acting in concert with Cadogan, be bound by the
restrictions contained in Rule 2.8 of the Code.

Cadogan reserves the right to announce an offer or possible offer or make or
participate in an offer or possible offer for Ascent (and/or take any other
action which would otherwise be restricted under Rule 2.8 of the Code) within
the next six months following the date of this announcement in the
circumstances set out in Note 2 to Rule 2.8 or with the consent of the Panel on
Takeovers and Mergers.

In accordance with Rule 30.4 of the Code a copy of this announcement will be
available at http://www.cadoganpetroleum.com/

The content of the website referred to in this announcement is not incorporated
into and does not form part of this announcement.

Enquiries:

Cadogan Petroleum plc                   +380 (44) 594 5870                     
                                                                               
Guido Michelotti, Chief Executive                                              
Officer                                                                        
Marta Halabala, Company Secretary                                              
                                                                               
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe                +44 (0) 20 7894 7000                   
                                                                               
David Porter                                                                   
Sarah Wharry                                                                   



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