Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, announced that Mr. William Ahlefeldt has informed the Board of his intention to retire as a director of Europa with immediate effect. Mr. Ahlefeldt has served as a director of Europa since 2004 and has played a crucial role during his time on the Board. He was instrumental in bringing the Company to the AIM Market of the LSE in 2004 and he remains one of Europa's largest shareholders.

As an experienced petroleum engineer, he has provided technical leadership on the Board throughout his tenure. In addition, he has provided significant financial support to the Company on several occasions.