DGAP-News: United Energy Group plc: Mason Lease Update


United Energy Group Plc. / Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous

30.05.2008 

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London, UK - 30 May 2008

UEG is pleased to announce that the Mason #1 well work over has been
completed with the well being placed on production at an initial production
rate of 30 barrels of oil per day.

The Mason #2 well is undergoing a complete work over at this time with the
well expected to be placed on production at the end of the business day
today. Initial production rates for the Mason #2 well are expected to be in
the range of 30 to 40 barrels of oil per day.

Completion of the Mason #2 work over activities represents the culmination
of a three well work over program over the course of five days.  It is the
goal of UEG to maintain this sort of work program efficiency in order to
achieve the proposed goal of 1000 barrels of oil per day by the end of
Q2-2008.


About UEG: UEG is an independent, exchange listed energy production and
service company. The core areas of business are Energy Production, Energy
Consulting and Energy Investments. The basic principles of UEG are geared
to the targeted continuous value enhancement of the company by integrating
all relevant groups of interest, supported by an active and transparent
communication. For its partners UEG will remain to be a reliable supplier
of high-quality services at competitive prices. In selected markets UEG
wants to build up a strong position and keep it in the long term. This
quality standard is made possible by dedicated employees and partners. The
strategy for the next months and years is based on a dynamic growth policy.

Forward-Looking Statement: This news release may contain certain
forward-looking statements, including declarations regarding United Energy
Group and its subsidiaries' expectations, intentions, strategies and
beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are based
upon information available to UEG management as of the date hereof, and
actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without
the control of UEG management, including risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially including, among other things,
the impact that acquisitions may have on the company and its capital
structure, exploration results, market conditions, oil and gas price
volatility, uncertainties inherent in oil and gas production operations and
estimating reserves, unexpected future capital expenditure requirements,
competition, governmental regulations and other factors.

United Energy Group plc 
45 Doughty Street
London WC1N 2LR
United Kingdom

Registered in England and Wales 
Registered number 05792859 

Web: www.unitedenergy.com
E-Mail: info@unitedenergy.com
DGAP 30.05.2008 
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