PRESS RELEASE

16 FEBRUARY 2009

RAMCO ENERGY PLC
(“Ramco” or the “Company”)

Holdings in Company

The Company announces that it was notified on 12 February 2009, in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, that following a disposal of shares, Artemis Investment Management Limited’s holding in the issued share capital of the Company has reduced to 4.82%.

ENQUIRIES:

Ramco Energy plc - Aberdeen    Tel: 01224 748480
Chris Moar, Finance Director

Ambrian Partners Limited   Tel: 020 7634 4700
Andrew Craig, NOMAD
Richard Swindells, Corporate Broking

Ramco Energy plc
Britannia House
Endeavour Drive
Arnhall Business Park
Westhill
Aberdeenshire
AB32 6UF
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1224 748480
Fax: +44 (0)1224 748481