The Company announces that it has published and circulated to shareholders the circular dated 1 October 2008 containing details of the proposed placing announced on 30 September 2008 and a notice of an extraordinary general meeting, convened for 9.00 a.m. on 17 October 2008 (“Circular”).
 
In accordance with Rule 26 of the AIM Rules, electronic copies of the Circular are available on the Company's website, www.sterlingenergyuk.com .

1 October 2008