HOUSTON, March 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated (AMEX:TMY) today announced that it will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 to discuss 2005 results, current operations and management's outlook. Individuals who wish to participate in the conference call may do so by dialing 1-800-625-6164 in the United States or +1-706-645-0400 outside of the United States. The conference leader will be Lorrie T. Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transmeridian, and the conference identification number is 6880210. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's corporate web site.
About Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated
Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated (TMEI) is an independent energy company established to acquire and develop oil reserves in the Caspian Sea region of the former Soviet Union. TMEI primarily targets medium-sized fields with proved or probable reserves and significant upside reserve potential. Its first major project is the South Alibek Field in Kazakhstan and it is currently pursuing additional projects in the Caspian Sea region and surrounding basins.