Petroceltic International PLC : Holding(s) in Company

Petroceltic International plc ('Petroceltic' or the 'Company')

The Company has today received a notification from Worldview EHS International Master Fund and Worldview Special Situations Fund, stating that, following market trades made on 8th August 2013, Worldview EHS International Master Fund and Worldview Special Situations Fund together have an interest in 7,323,980 ordinary shares which represents 4.17% per cent* of the Company's issued ordinary share capital.

* This percentage shareholding is based on a shares in issue figure of 175,537,405ordinary shares.

Dublin: 9th August 2013