OILEXCO INCORPORATED

TSX: OIL
LSE: OIL

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 12, 2008) - Oilexco Incorporated ("Oilexco" or "the Company") (TSX:OIL) (LSE:OIL) is pleased to advise that Oilexco North Sea Limited has been able to negotiate an extension of Pounds Sterling 70 million of its Pounds Sterling 100 million Pre-Development Facility from the current repayment date of January 31, 2009 to November 30, 2009. This facility, provided by The Royal Bank of Scotland, is subject to certain conditions, including the repayment of at least the balance of Pounds Sterling 30 million of the facility on or before January 31, 2009.

Arthur Millholland, President and CEO stated, "We are pleased to be able to announce this extension with the Royal Bank of Scotland as we continue our financing activity in this very difficult market, demonstrating their continued support for the Company. Oilexco will provide a further update on good progress being made on other fronts in due course, and we continue to drive forward our operational programme alongside this process."

About the Company

Oilexco is an oil and gas exploration and production company active in the United Kingdom. Oilexco's producing properties, exploration and development activities are located in the UK Central North Sea, specifically in the Outer Moray Firth and Central Graben areas. Oilexco operates in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oilexco North Sea, a company registered under the laws of England and Wales. Oilexco shares are listed for trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "OIL".

Forward Looking Statements

This disclosure contains certain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Oilexco's control, including: the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which Oilexco operates, civil unrest, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. In addition there are risks and uncertainties associated with oil and gas operations, therefore Oilexco's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits, including the amounts of proceeds, which Oilexco will derive therefrom. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Oilexco expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include future production rates, completion and production timetables and costs to complete wells, and production facilities. These statements are based on assumptions made by Oilexco based on its experience perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.