Exhibit 99.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350

The undersigned officers certify that this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the information contained in such report fairly represents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	ROYALE ENERGY, INC.
Date: May 14, 2003	/s/ Stephen M. Hosmer
	Stephen M. Hosmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 14, 2003	/s/ Donald H. Hosmer
	Donald H. Hosmer, President and
	Chief Executive Officer