Aceh, March 8, 2015 – The safety of the people, environment and employees are a top priority for PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk and its subsidiary PT Medco E&P Indonesia ("Medco E&P" or the "Company"). Following up on information from the field, the Company confirmed that on March 8, 2015 at 04:00 am there was a fire at JR-57 gas well, Block A, located in Blang Nisam village, Indra Makmue District, East Aceh. This well is a mature well that had been closed by the operator prior to Medco E&P operatorship and has not produced since 2000. The well location is also a fair distance away from community settlement.

Allegedly, the fire was caused by the actions of irresponsible persons who intend to illegally activate this well and produce from it. The company has coordinated with the police and East Aceh Local Government to enforce safety and security procedures.

Until the issuance of this press release, there were no reports of casualties or environmental pollution. "Our priority now is the safety and security of the public, workers and the environment. The Company has been cooperating with related parties to undertake the necessary steps to extinguish this fire as soon as possible," said Teguh Imanto, Senior Manager of Relations, Medco E&P.(***)