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TALISMAN MONKMAN WELL TESTS AT 27 MMCF/D

CALGARY, Alberta -June 14, 2006 - Talisman Energy Inc has drilled another successful well in the Monkman region in northeastern British Columbia. The Talisman et al Bullmoose a-A043-E/093-P-03 well (Talisman Energy Canada 73%) tested at rates of up to 27mmcf/d (gross, raw gas). The well is expected to be tied-in during the fourth quarter of 2006.

This successful Triassic well follows two previously announced wells, which tested at rates of 30 mmcf/d (Talisman 33%) and 16 mmcf/d (Talisman 31%) earlier this year and the d-93-D/93-P-5 deep well (Talisman 80%), which has been producing approximately 34 mmcf/d (gross sales gas). Plans are underway to spud another deep well next month. The Company also plans to shoot the second phase of a major 3D seismic program in the Brazion area. It is anticipated that this will lead to additional Paleozoic and Triassic drilling locations in 2007 and beyond.

Talisman Energy Inc. is a large, independent upstream oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Talisman has operations in Canada and its subsidiaries operate in the North Sea, Southeast Asia, Australia, North Africa, the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. Talisman’s subsidiaries are also active in a number of other international areas, including Colombia, Gabon, Peru, Romania and Qatar.  Talisman is committed to conducting its business in an ethically, socially and environmentally responsible manner and is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative that brings together companies, governments, civil society and other groups to advance human rights, labour and environmental principles. Talisman's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States under the symbol TLM.

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David Mann, Manager, Investor Relations &

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E-mail: tlm@talisman-energy.com

16-06

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Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by Talisman and described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include:

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the risks of the oil and gas industry, such as operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas, and market demand;

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risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits;

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the uncertainty of reserves estimates and reserves life;

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the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses;

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potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures;

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fluctuations in oil and gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates;

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health, safety and environmental risks;

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uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing and changes in capital markets;

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changes in general economic and business conditions;

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the possibility that government policies or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld; and

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the Company’s ability to implement its business strategy.

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Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of the Company’s management at the time the statements are made. Unless material, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions change.

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