Central Petroleum Limited

Central Petroleum Ltd (ASX:CTP) advises that it has submitted an application letter to the Northern Territory Department of Resources (NTDOR) for a Production Licence (PL) around the Surprise 1REH ST1 discovery well. Given the results of the Extended Production Test to date, the Company believes it has enough data to justify the application for a PL.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) advises that a research report from DJ Carmichael can be found on the Company's website.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) are pleased to provide the MD's Letter to Shareholders, discussing Surprise EPT commenced - first oil to market, Farm out discussions and Notice of Investor Briefings.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) advises that the first load of oil from the Surprise 1 REH ST1 well has left location en-route to market. A Crude Oil Sales Purchase Agreement has been signed under which the crude will be sold. The well is performing as expected under the EPT program protocols. The term of the initial agreement was determined by the length of the EPT, which is 3 months.

Central Petroleum Ltd (ASX:CTP) advises that all resolutions considered at the Company's General Meetings held 12.00 noon and 2.00pm on 22 June 2012 were passed with the requisite majorities by way of a poll.

Central Petroleum Ltd (ASX:CTP) advises that Mr Andrew Whittle, Non-Executive Director, has been appointed as the Deputy / Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr Whittle's appointment will continue should he be re-elected as a director on 22 June 2012.

Central Petroleum Ltd (ASX:CTP) advises that it has begun flowing the Surprise 1 REH ST1 well. The initial production rate will be determined by the Extended Production Test program protocols.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) advises that a research report from Patersons Securities can be found on the Company's website at the following link: http://www.centralpetroleum.com.au/downloads.php

Central Petroleum Ltd (ASX:CTP) advises that the Northern Territory Department of Resources ("DOR") has approved the Company's Extended Production Test ("EPT") to be carried out at the Surprise-1 Re-entry H ST1 well.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) ("Company") advises that a research report from DJ Carmichael can be found on the Company's website at the following link: http://www.centralpetroleum.com.au/downloads.php