Release: EMP temporarily shuts down Kangean gas supplies after disturbances

(Jakarta, January 8, 2007) - Indonesian listed oil and gas company, PT Energi Mega Persada Tbk. (?ENRG?) today said its wholly owned subsidiary EMP Kangean Ltd., the operator of Kangean PSC, on Saturday, January 6, 2007, temporarily shutting down gas supplies from the Pagerungan operation.

The temporary shut-down came as a consequence of demonstration organized by the local Pagerungan Besar island residents, demanding revenue sharing from the gas production, additional infrastructure development, and community development priority for Pagerungan Besar island over other islands

As part of its commitment to being a corporate citizen, ENRG has actively carried out several community development and support programs in the area surrounding the Kangean PSC. Road construction, school renovation, teacher training, scholarships to local students, building a study center and teaching local women how to make nutritious food and beverages from natural ingredients are some of the programs ENRG has carried out. In addition, food aid is provided to disadvantaged groups on Pagerungan Besar island.

As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the personnel, ENRG evacuated most of its operational staff from the Kangean PSC. The plant and facilities at Pagerungan Besar are untouched, and is currently protected by security staff.

ENRG management is currently in talks with BPMIGAS on how to resolve the issue. Gas production from the Kangean PSC will resume as soon as the demonstration ended. ENRG is using this period to turn around and re-commission the production facilities on the island.

ENRG will advise the market as appropriate on developments as they arise. (end of release)