Samson Oil & Gas Updates Status of Foreman Butte Acquisition

As previously announced, Samson Oil and Gas USA Inc (a wholly owned subsidiary of Samson Oil and Gas Limited) entered into a contract to acquire oil and gas leases, producing oil and gas wells, currently shut-in wells and associated facilities in North Dakota and Montana for consideration of $16.5 million. That acquisition was due to close on February 15^th but the continuing volatility in petroleum markets has prevented Samson from concluding arrangements for financing of the acquired assets with its primary lender. While Samson remains optimistic that it will obtain the necessary financing and close the acquisition, its failure to meet the February 15th deadline entitles the seller to terminate the purchase agreement at any time. Samson currently expects that the necessary financing will be obtained on or before February 29th, 2016, and that the seller will close the sale on that date. There can be no assurance, however, that the seller will not exercise its right to terminate before Samson obtains the funds needed and closes the transaction.

The original purchase price was based upon petroleum prices in the fourth quarter of 2015, which were significantly higher than current prices. Given this decline, it was necessary for Samson to re-examine and revise the expected lifting costs associated with this asset and to then re-estimate the reserves associated with the acquisition. The original reserve estimate used, as is normal industry practice was the historical cost incurred by the current owner. The oil service industry has responded to the lower oil price environment by generally lowering the cost of services. As a result, Samson has obtained contract proposals for well operations which reduces the estimated cost per well.

As a consequence of this and other initiatives, including an advantageous crude marketing arrangement, Netherland Sewell, & Associates Inc., have estimated that the properties contain Proved Reserves of 6.7 million barrels with a Net Present Value of $51.648 million, as at October 1st, 2015, the effective date of the transaction, and based on current NYMEX strip parameters.

Oil pricing used in this estimate represents NYMEX WTI prices as at February 1st, adjusted for quality, transportation fees and market differentials. Gas pricing is based on NYMEX Henry Hub prices as at February 1st, adjusted for energy content, transportation fees and market differentials. Prices, before adjustments, are as follows:

The reserve report was as customary, completed as at the effective date of the transaction, and therefore follows the future prices of oil and gas as determined at that date and adjusted as described above.

The revised reserve report includes consideration of additional workover and stimulation activities of the PNDP inventory. This category of reserve has a very effective capital efficiency because the activity is relatively in expensive given that it is using existing well bores.

Samson’s Ordinary Shares are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the symbol "SSN". Samson's American Depository Shares (ADSs) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange MKT under the symbol "SSN". Each ADS represents 200 fully paid Ordinary Shares of Samson. Samson has a total of 2,837 million ordinary shares issued and outstanding (including 230 million options exercisable at AUD 3.8 cents), which would be the equivalent of 14.185 million ADSs. Accordingly, based on the NYSE MKT closing price of US$0.61 per ADS on February 16^th, 2016, the Company has a current market capitalization of approximately US$8.8 million (the options have been valued at an exchange rate of 0.7155). Correspondingly, based on the ASX closing price of A$0.004 for ordinary shares and a closing price of A$0.001 for the 2017 options, on February 16^th, 2016, the Company has a current market capitalization of approximately A$11.6 million.

SAMSON OIL & GAS LIMITED

TERRY BARR
Managing Director

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward looking statements, including but not limited to statements using words like “may”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “should” or “will.” Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or estimated by any forward looking information, including uncertainties inherent in estimating the methods, timing and results of exploration activities. A description of the risks and uncertainties that are generally attendant to Samson and its industry, as well as other factors that could affect Samson’s financial results, are included in the prospectus and prospectus supplement for its recent Rights Offering as well as the Company's report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, which are available at www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/webusers.htm.

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