Canadian Overseas Petroleum Files Q1 2018 Results

Calgary, Alberta (FSCwire) – Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited ("COPL" or the "Company") (XOP: TSX-V) & (COPL: LSE), an international oil and gas exploration and development company focused on offshore Africa, announces the filing of the first quarter results ending March 31, 2018.

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company continued to work with its investment bankers and its joint venture partner Shoreline Energy to source funds for its appraisal/development project at OPL 226, offshore Nigeria. In Mozambique, the Company as operator of a consortia awarded the onshore Block PT-5b in the 5^th Licensing Round has been advised by the Government of Mozambique that the final agreement governing the License will be negotiated after negotiations are completed on the blocks awarded to major oil companies in the offshore areas. It is expected these discussions with the Company and the consortia will commence in August, but the timing of such could be subject to change.

Arthur Millholland, President & CEO, commented:

"Since our last report, we have made significant progress on securing a financing package for OPL 226 appraisal/development project offshore Nigeria, and the necessary government consents. Our management team, who are also shareholders, share the concern of the shareholders who contact us about the length of time it is taking to move forward on this project. Unfortunately, most if not all of the issues have been outside of our control, but together the Company and our joint venture partner Shoreline Energy are focused on bringing this part of the project to a conclusion. With Brent crude oil prices hovering in excess US$75 per barrel, the economics of our interests in OPL 226 are very attractive and should allow us to conclude this part of the process and move quickly to the next or operational phase."

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Source: Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (TSX Venture:XOP, LSE:COPL)

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