On August 28, 2009, Magellan Petroleum Corporation (the "Company") filed with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") in Australia a release and a report of preliminary, unaudited financial information with respect to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 on Appendix 4E, in accordance with ASX rules and regulations. Copies of the Company's release and Appendix 4E report dated August 31, 2009 are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
On August 28, 2009, the Company issued a press release setting forth the Company's financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits The following documents are furnished as Exhibits pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof:

   Exhibit 99.1    Company Release and attached Appendix 4E filing made with the ASX, dated
                   August 31, 2009.

   Exhibit 99.2    Company Press Release regarding financial performance for the fiscal
                   year ended June 30, 2009, dated August 28, 2009.