Otto Energy Limited (ASX:OEL) Resumes Production At Galoc Oil Field

Perth, Aug 13, 2009 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Otto Energy Limited (ASX:OEL)(PINK:OTTEF) has received confirmation from field operator, the Galoc Production Company WLL (GPC), that production at the Galoc Oil Field recommenced at 08.30hrs (local time) today.

After initial flush production it is anticipated that daily throughput will stabilise at pre-shut down levels of 11,000 barrels of oil per day.

Otto owns 31.38% of GPC, which holds 59.84% working interest in the licence, giving Otto 18.77% indirect interest in the project. The Galoc Oil Field is located in Service Contract 14C1 off the west coast of Palawan in the Philippines.

Please refer to the GPC press release for more information.

For the complete Otto Energy ASX Announcement, please click the link below:

http://www.abnnewswire.net/media/en/docs/61255-ASX-OEL-456474.pdf

Contact

INVESTOR / MEDIA INQUIRIES Jill Thomas, Investor Relations Mgr Tel: +61-8-6467-8803 Email: thomas@ottoenergy.com