RNS Number:5547U
Sterling Energy PLC
22 January 2004







                      Sterling Energy plc ("the Company")


                               Additional listing


The Company has issued a further 9,980,621 ordinary shares of 1p each in the
Company ("Ordinary Shares") to meet the consideration due in respect of
additional valid acceptances received under the Offer for Fusion Oil & Gas PLC.


Admission to trading on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock
Exchange ("AIM") and dealings are expected to commence on 26 January 2004.
Following admission, the issued share capital of the Company will be 807,126,358
Ordinary Shares.


22 January 2004






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