2_ First Calgary Petroleums Ltd._Second Quarter Report

Report to Shareholders

First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. ("FCP" or the "Company"), an international
exploration company with primary operations in Algeria, operates the Ledjmet
405b and Yacoub 406a blocks that cover more than 500,000 acres in the Berkine
Basin.

Overview of Activities

On the Ledjmet Block 405b, FCP is continuing its appraisal and delineation of
the MLE gas and condensate field. The MLE-3 well reached a depth of 4,497
metres in August and was subsequently logged and cased. Well logs indicate
hydrocarbon net pay of 121 metres. This confirms the eastward extension of six
hydrocarbon pay zones encountered in the MLE-2 well and identifies two new
zones for a total of eight pay intervals. An extensive production test of the
MLE-3 well will commence in September and extend into October.

The MLE-3 well is the third well drilled on the MLE field, the first two of
which production tested as follows:

MLE-1: gas and condensate from three zones with cumulative rates of 8,911
barrels of oil equivalent per day, comprised of 43 million cubic feet of gas
and 1,745 barrels of condensate per day.

MLE-2: gas and condensate from six zones with cumulative rates of 44,330
barrels of oil equivalent per day, comprised of 189 million cubic feet of gas
and 12,874 barrels of condensate per day.

A major priority for FCP is the continued appraisal and future development of
this reserve base into commercial production. MLE-4, located approximately 4.9
kilometres southwest of MLE-3, will commence drilling in September. Additional
well locations have been identified that the Company intends to drill following
MLE-4.

The 3D seismic data covering the MLE structure indicates areal extent exceeding
100 square kilometres. This structure involving multiple geologic horizons in
the Triassic TAGI, Carboniferous and Devonian zones requires additional
appraisal and development drilling to fully understand and determine the
ultimate recoverable reserves.

In addition to the MLE structure, Block 405b contains the MZL structure
situated immediately to the west. The MZL-1 well was drilled in the 1980's and
based upon the well information, the Company and its independent engineers
believe the MZL structure is also hydrocarbon bearing. The new pay zones
identified in the MLE-3 well are particularly exciting as they have the
potential to add further reserves to the area.

Block 405b covers 1,108 square kilometres and includes a significant land base
to the west of MLE and MZL remaining to be explored. A number of leads have
been identified on this portion of the Block through the interpretation of a
grid of 2D seismic data. To supplement this data, a 600 square kilometre 3D
seismic acquisition program commenced in the second quarter and will be
completed in September.

On the Yacoub Block 406a, FCP drilled and abandoned its first exploration well,
YCB-1, during the first quarter. In the second quarter, FCP acquired
approximately 240 kilometres of seismic data extending over the central and
eastern portions of the Block where reservoir thicknesses are expected to
increase and where the existing seismic data indicates faulting and prospective
structures. The Company is required to drill a second exploration well by
November 11, 2003. FCP has elected to go into the second exploration period
through to November 10, 2005. In conjunction with this election, the Company
has deferred the planned drilling of the second exploration well to 2004 to be
able to acquire 500 square kilometres of additional 3D seismic before selecting
the location. While Sonatrach has agreed in principle to FCP entering the
second exploration period and to defer the drilling requirement, the parties
need to amend the joint venture agreement.

In Yemen, DNO ASA drilled and abandoned the Zaboon-1 well, being the first of
three wells scheduled to be drilled on Block 43 this year. This well was funded
and operated by DNO pursuant to a farm out concluded in 2001.

3_ First Calgary Petroleums Ltd._Second Quarter Report

Management's Discussion and Analysis

Management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") should be read in conjunction
with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the six months
ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 and the audited consolidated financial statements
and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2002.

Capital Expenditures and Operating Results

Capital expenditures in Algeria for the six months ended June 30, 2003 totaled
$25.5 million. Of this total, $18.9 million related to drilling, completion and
testing activities, $0.5 million was attributed to annual training bonuses,
$4.7 million was spent on seismic and $1.4 million related to administrative
and support services for the Algeria operations. During the second quarter
ended June 30, 2003, capital expenditures totaled $12.5 million of which
approximately $7.3 million related to drilling, completion and testing
activities, $4.6 million was spent on seismic and $0.6 million related to
administrative and support services.

Subsequent to June 30, 2003, drilling activity continued with the MLE-3 well
reaching total depth in August and the drilling rig being moved to the MLE-4
location. The MLE-3 testing program will commence in September. The 600 square
kilometre 3D seismic acquisition program was approximately one-third complete
at June 30 and is expected to be completed in the third quarter. The estimated
cost to complete the work in progress at June 30, drilling MLE-4 and testing
MLE-3 is U.S.$14.5 million.

The Company's operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $4.2
million compared with $1.5 million for the comparable 2002 period. For the
quarter ended June 30, 2003, FCP incurred an operating loss of $3.0 million
versus $0.8 million for the comparable period in 2002. The increased loss in
2003 is attributable to an earthquake relief donation pledged to the Government
of Algeria, foreign exchange loss, Canadian capital taxes and general and
administrative expenses.

The Company's general and administrative expenses approximated $1.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared with $1.3 million for the 2002
period. For the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the general and
administrative expenses were unchanged at $0.7 million. The 2003 totals reflect
increases in the Company's personnel, travel, professional fees and
office-related costs which have been largely offset by AIM listing costs
incurred in 2002.

During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company recognized a foreign
exchange loss of $1.6 million, of which $0.9 million is attributed to the
quarter ended June 30, 2003. This loss is attributable to the significant
strengthening of the Canadian dollar during the periods vis-a-vis the Company's
holding British pounds received from its equity financing as well as US funds
acquired to satisfy the Company's capital expenditures.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the six months ended June 30, 2003 the Company received $35.6 million
($33 million net of costs) in exchange for 15.9 million shares issued pursuant
to the February public share offering, exercise of share purchase warrants and
employee stock options. Substantially all of the proceeds were derived from a
$35 million public share offering in Canada and the UK priced at $2.35 (�0.95)
per share. Working capital at June 30, 2003 was $14 million. As at August 26,
2003, the Company's issued common shares totaled 124.8 million and outstanding
stock options and warrants to purchase common shares were 8.6 million and 1.8
million respectively.

The Company has work obligations on Blocks 405b and 406a. FCP is required to
drill one exploration well prior to December 2004 on Block 405b. The Company
has elected to go into a second exploration period on Block 406a and has
committed to the drilling of two additional exploration wells by November 2005.
FCP has a remaining first exploration period work obligation to drill one
exploration well prior to November 11, 2003. The Company has requested a
deferment of the

4_ First Calgary Petroleums Ltd._Second Quarter Report

drilling of this well to 2004. While Sonatrach has agreed in principle to the
election and the deferment, the parties need to amend the joint venture
agreement. A failure to amend the agreement exposes the Company to the
possibility of forfeiture of Block 406a and financial penalties.

FCP continues to operate in an exploration and development stage. The Company
plans to maintain active drilling and seismic programs on the Ledjmet 405b and
Yacoub 406a blocks relating to both the minimum work commitments and the
appraisal/development of the MLE pool. Accordingly, the Company's ability to
complete the outstanding work commitments and the appraisal and development of
the existing reserves remains dependent upon the Company obtaining additional
financing.

Outlook

Going forward, the Company will focus on two major initiatives. The MLE/MZL
reserves on the Ledjmet Block 405b provide FCP the foundation for developing a
significant gas and condensate production base. While the Company is continuing
the drilling necessary to fully appraise the reserves, efforts are
simultaneously being directed to identifying and evaluating pipeline and
European gas marketing opportunities.

Besides the MLE/MZL development, the Company is determined to realize the
exploration potential of both Blocks. The 3D seismic currently being acquired
on Block 405b and a proposed 3D program on Block 406a aim to provide a number
of drill locations.

Financially, FCP must balance activity levels with the Company's capital
resources. The proposed level of activity will require additional funding. The
Company is continually monitoring the availability of new capital, including
equity, project financing and joint ventures, in order to maximize shareholder
value as it moves forward with these exciting initiatives.

Consolidated Balance Sheets                                                      
                                                                                 
                                                      June 30        December 31 
                                                                                 
                                                      2003           2002        
                                                                                 
                                                      (Unaudited)    (Audited)   
                                                                                 
ASSETS                                                                           
                                                                                 
Current assets:                                                                  
                                                                                 
Cash and short-term deposits (note 2)         $       24,754,690   $ 19,587,570  
                                                                                 
Accounts receivable                                   77,074         91,067      
                                                                                 
Deposits and prepaid expenses                         145,188        143,180     
                                                                                 
                                                      24,976,952     19,821,817  
                                                                                 
Property, plant and equipment                         55,247,647     29,744,160  
                                                                                 
                                              $       80,224,599   $ 49,565,977  
                                                                                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                             
                                                                                 
Current liabilities:                                                             
                                                                                 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities      $       10,985,429   $ 9,351,460   
(note 3)                                                                         
                                                                                 
Provision for future site restoration costs           35,491         35,491      
                                                                                 
Shareholders' equity:                                                            
                                                                                 
Capital stock (note 4)                                96,820,821     63,664,285  
                                                                                 
Contributed surplus (note 4)                          702,298        636,432     
                                                                                 
Deficit                                               (28,319,440)   (24,121,691)
                                                                                 
                                                      69,203,679     40,179,026  
                                                                                 
Operations and commitments (note 1)                                              
                                                                                 
                                              $       80,224,599   $ 49,565,977  
                                                                                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated                                           
financial statements.                                                            

Consolidated Statements of                                                            
                                                                                      
Operations and Deficit                                                                
                                                                                      
                               Three Months ended June     Six Months ended June 30   
                               30                                                     
                                                                                      
(Unaudited)                    2003            2002        2003           2002        
                                                                                      
Revenue:                                                                              
                                                                                      
Interest and other income $    165,204      $  6,377     $ 353,000      $ 16,898      
                                                                                      
Expenses:                                                                             
                                                                                      
General and                    754,536         742,533     1,423,483      1,261,192   
administrative                                                                        
                                                                                      
Earthquake relief              1,347,500       -           1,347,500      -           
donation - Algeria                                                                    
                                                                                      
Stock-based compensation       17,333          48,533      65,866         253,066     
(note 4)                                                                              
                                                                                      
Capital tax                    122,471         -           122,471        -           
                                                                                      
Foreign exchange loss          935,937         (3,062)     1,572,640      362         
                                                                                      
Depreciation                   10,152          5,825       18,789         11,455      
                                                                                      
                               3,187,929       793,829     4,550,749      1,526,075   
                                                                                      
Loss for the period            (3,022,725)     (787,452)   (4,197,749)    (1,509,177) 
                                                                                      
Deficit, beginning of the      (25,296,715) (21,205,439)   (24,121,691)   (20,483,714)
period                                                                                
                                                                                      
Deficit, end of the            (28,319,440) (21,992,891)   (28,319,440)   (21,992,891)
period                                                                                
                                                                                      
Loss per share (note 4)   $    (0.02)       $  (0.01)    $ (0.03)       $ (0.02)      
                                                                                      
See accompanying notes to consolidated                                                
financial statements.                                                                 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                                
                                                                                     
                               Three Months ended June 30 Six Months ended June 30   
                                                                                     
(Unaudited)                    2003           2002        2003            2002       
                                                                                     
Operating activities:                                                                
                                                                                     
Loss for the period          $ (3,022,725)  $ (787,452)   $            $  (1,509,177)
                                                          (4,197,749)                
                                                                                     
Foreign exchange loss          935,937        -           1,572,640       -          
                                                                                     
Items not involving cash:                                                            
                                                                                     
Depreciation                   10,152         5,825       18,789          11,455     
                                                                                     
Stock-based compensation       17,333         48,533      65,866          253,066    
expense                                                                              
                                                                                     
                               (2,059,303)    (733,094)   (2,540,454)     (1,244,656)
                                                                                     
Change in non-cash working     (206,179)      144,746     (299,407)       239,296    
capital                                                                              
                                                                                     
                               (2,265,482)    (588,348)   (2,839,861)     (1,005,360)
                                                                                     
Financing activities:                                                                
                                                                                     
Proceeds from issuance of      -              -           34,946,889      -          
shares                                                                               
                                                                                     
Proceeds from exercise of      -              3,920,000   464,514         4,180,000  
warrants                                                                             
                                                                                     
Proceeds from exercise of      165,217        33,333      346,383         71,833     
options                                                                              
                                                                                     
Issue costs                    (23,750)       (226,570)   (2,601,250)     (226,570)  
                                                                                     
                               141,467        3,726,763   33,156,536      4,025,263  
                                                                                     
Investing activities:                                                                
                                                                                     
Capital expenditures           (12,509,193)   (2,593,002) (25,522,276)    (5,068,427)
                                                                                     
Change in non-cash working     1,465,713      (1,265,278) 2,016,017       (353,660)  
capital                                                                              
                                                                                     
                               (11,043,480)   (3,858,280) (23,506,259)    (5,422,087)
                                                                                     
Increase (decrease) in cash    (13,167,495)   (719,865)   6,810,416       (2,402,184)
and short-term deposits                                                              
                                                                                     
Cash and short-term            38,928,778     2,761,911   19,587,570      4,444,230  
deposits, beginning of                                                               
period                                                                               
                                                                                     
Effect of exchange rate                                                              
changes on cash and                                                                  
                                                                                     
cash equivalents               (1,006,593)    -           (1,643,296)     -          
                                                                                     
Cash and short-term          $ 24,754,690   $ 2,042,046   $ 24,754,690 $  2,042,046  
deposits, end of period                                                              
                                                                                     
See accompanying notes to consolidated                                               
financial statements.                                                                

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

The interim consolidated financial statements of First Calgary Petroleums Ltd.
("the Company") have been prepared by management in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in Canada. These interim consolidated financial
statements have been prepared following the same accounting policies as the
consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
The disclosures included below are incremental to those included with the
annual consolidated financial statements. The interim consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto in the Company's annual report for the year
ended December 31, 2002.

1 OPERATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

The principal operations include oil and gas exploration in Algeria and Yemen.
The Company has contracts with Sonatrach, the national oil company of Algeria,
to explore and develop two blocks, Yacoub Block 406a and Ledjmet Block 405b.
The Company also holds an interest in a contract with the Yemen Ministry of Oil
and Minerals to explore and develop Block 43. These contracts are structured
such that the Company has committed to conduct certain minimum exploration
activities over a period of time and in return earns an interest in commercial
discoveries. The Company does not have a sustainable revenue base and therefore
will require additional funding in the form of equity, debt, joint ventures or
some combination thereof to complete the work obligations. Failure to satisfy
its minimum work commitments on a timely basis could cause the Company to
forfeit its interest in some or all of its properties and subject it to
financial penalties.

(a) Algeria

In 2000 the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Sonatrach to
explore Yacoub Block 406a in the Berkine Basin. At June 30, 2003, the remaining
first exploration period minimum work obligation is to drill one exploration
well prior to November 11, 2003 at an estimated cost of U.S.$4,500,000.
Subsequent to June 30, 2003, the Company has elected to enter the second
exploration period extending the exploration rights for two years through to
November 2005. The minimum work obligation for the second exploration period is
to conduct a seismic program and drill two exploration wells. The estimated
cost of this work is U.S.$11,000,000. In conjunction with this election, the
Company has deferred the planned drilling of the first exploration period well
to 2004. While Sonatrach has agreed in principle to the election and the
deferment, the parties need to amend the joint venture agreement. If the
Company fails to amend the agreement or satisfy the minimum work obligations,
the right, other than for areas for which an exploration permit has been
granted or requested, could be forfeited and the Company will be liable to pay
Sonatrach a penalty. The penalties for failure to complete the first or second
exploration period work obligation are U.S.$18,250,000 and U.S.$12,750,000,
respectively. In addition to the minimum work commitments, the Company is
obligated to pay an annual training bonus in the amount of U.S.$150,000 for the
duration of the contract.

In 2001 the Company entered into a production-sharing contract with Sonatrach
to explore and appraise Ledjmet Block 405b in the Berkine Basin. The remaining
minimum work obligation is to drill one exploration well at an estimated cost
of U.S.$6,000,000. This work must be completed prior to December 2004, the end
of the first exploration period. If the Company fails to satisfy the minimum
work obligation, the rights, other than for areas for which an exploitation
permit has been granted or requested, will be forfeited and the Company will be
liable to pay Sonatrach a penalty of U.S.$20,000,000. In addition, the contract
provides the Company with the right to appraise and develop the MLE field
previously discovered on the block. Should the Company exercise this right, a
reserve-based access fee of U.S.$0.25 per barrel oil equivalent will be owed to
Sonatrach on the commercialization of the field. The contract also provides the
Company with the option to enter a second exploration period that would extend
through to December 2006. The minimum work obligation for the second
exploration period is to conduct a seismic program and drill one exploration
well. The estimated cost of this work is U.S.$8,000,000. In addition to the
minimum work commitments, the Company is obligated to pay an annual training
bonus in the amount of U.S.$150,000 for the duration of the contract.

Subsequent to June 30, 2003, the Company completed drilling MLE-3, continued
the acquisition of 600 square kilometres of 3D seismic, and plans to drill
MLE-4 and production test MLE-3 commencing in September. The estimated costs
subsequent to June 30 for these capital projects is U.S.$14,500,000.

(b) Yemen

In 1998 the Company entered into a production-sharing contract with the Yemen
Ministry of Oil and Minerals to explore Block 43 in Yemen. The Company
completed the first exploration work commitments through a farmout. In 2001 the
Company entered a farmout with another industry partner and the companies have
entered the second exploration period which extends to February 2004.

The minimum expenditure commitment is U.S.$7,500,000 for the second exploration
period and pursuant to a 2002 revision, includes a seismic program and the
drilling of three exploration wells. As at June 30, 2003, the operator had
drilled the first of the three well commitment. The production-sharing
agreement requires an irrevocable letter of credit be lodged in the amount of
U.S.$7,500,000.

Pursuant to the farmout, the partner assumed operatorship of the block and is
responsible for funding all exploration expenditures until such time as it has
incurred U.S.$7,500,000 in expenditures or made a commercial discovery. In
addition to the work commitment, the production-sharing contract requires bonus
payments totaling U.S.$600,000 per annum during the second exploration period
and U.S.$500,000 per annum for the duration of the contract.

2    CASH AND SHORT-TERM DEPOSITS                                               
                                                                                
     The Company considers deposits in banks, certificates of deposit and       
     short-term investments with original maturities of                         
                                                                                
     three months or less as cash and cash equivalents. The major components of 
     cash and cash equivalents are as follows:                                  
                                                                                
                                                      June 30    December 31    
                                                                                
                                                      2003           2002       
                                                                                
     Cash on deposit                                                            
                                                                                
     Canadian dollars                              $  -          $   156,709    
                                                                                
     British pounds                                   120,378        259,992    
                                                                                
     U.S. dollars                                     -              27,955     
                                                                                
     Algerian dinars                                  223,537        368,064    
                                                                                
     Bank term deposits at rates of interest                                    
     varying between 0.5% and 3.26%                                             
                                                                                
     Canadian dollars                                 6,407,602      4,710,500  
                                                                                
     British pounds                                   7,842,562      6,550,545  
                                                                                
     U.S. dollars                                     10,160,611     7,513,805  
                                                                                
                                                   $  24,754,690 $   19,587,570 

3    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES                                  
                                                                               
                                                       June 30    December 31  
                                                                               
                                                       2003          2002      
                                                                               
     Trade payables                                                            
                                                                               
     U.S. dollars                              $       5,909,786  $  6,489,579 
                                                                               
     Algerian dinars                                   595,215       101,320   
                                                                               
     Canadian dollars                                  345,300       359,880   
                                                                               
     British pounds                                    79,957        100,903   
                                                                               
     Capital accrual                                                           
                                                                               
     U.S. dollars                                      3,692,007     2,069,350 
                                                                               
     Algerian dinars                                   300,250       230,428   
                                                                               
     Canadian dollars                                  21,425        -         
                                                                               
     British pounds                                    41,489        -         
                                                                               
                                               $       10,985,429 $  9,351,460 
                                                                               
     At June 30, 2003 a bank has issued a letter of credit totaling            
     U.S.$500,000 to guarantee payment for services. The                       
                                                                               
     Company pledged cash as security for the                                  
     letter of credit.                                                         

4    CAPITAL STOCK                                                             
                                                                               
     (a) Issued share capital                                                  
                                                                               
                                              Number of                        
                                                                               
                                              shares              Amount       
                                                                               
     Common shares:                                                            
                                                                               
     Balance, December 31, 2002               108,629,726         $ 63,664,285 
                                                                               
     Issued on public offering (i)            14,893,620          34,946,889   
                                                                               
     Issued on exercise of share purchase     749,472             464,514      
     warrants (ii)                                                             
                                                                               
     Issued on exercise of stock options      447,666             346,383      
                                                                               
     Share issue costs                                            ( 2,601,250) 
                                                                               
     Balance, June 30, 2003                   124,720,484         $ 96,820,821 

(i) In February 2003, the Company issued 14,893,620 common shares for gross
proceeds of $34,946,889 (10,807,620 common shares at $2.35 per share and
4,086,000 common shares at �0.95 per share) pursuant to a public offering of
its shares in Canada and the U.K. In conjunction with the financing, the
Company issued to the agents 893,617 common share purchase warrants exercisable
at a purchase price of $2.60 per share until February 12, 2004.

(ii) The Company issued 749,472 common shares pursuant to the exercise of
668,000 share purchase warrants at $0.56 per share and 81,472 share purchase
warrants at $1.11 per share.
(b) Employee stock options

Pursuant to the Stock Option Plan, the Company can reserve for issuance and
grant stock options to a maximum of 11,349,061 common shares on a cumulative
basis. Stock options granted under the plan have a term of five years and
generally vest one-third on the date of grant and one-third on each of the
first and second anniversary dates of the grant. The exercise price of each
option is equal to the market price of the shares on the date of the grant.

At June 30, 2003 the Company had employee stock options outstanding to purchase
7,680,667 common shares at prices ranging from $0.25 to $2.60 per share. The
options expire at various times from November 2003 to May 2008.

                                        Number of              Weighted      
                                                               average       
                                                                             
                                        options                exercise price
                                                                             
Outstanding, December 31, 2002          7,110,033              $     0.88    
                                                                             
Granted                                 1,205,000                    2.57    
                                                                             
Exercised                               (447,666)                    0.77    
                                                                             
Cancelled                               (186,700)                    1.04    
                                                                             
Outstanding, June 30, 2003              7,680,667              $     1.14    
                                                                             
Exercisable, June 30, 2003              5,259,002              $     1.00    

The following table summarizes information about the employee stock options
outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2003:

                                Options outstanding     Options exercisable  
                                                                             
                                Weighted     Weighted               Weighted 
                                                                             
                                average      average                average  
                                                                             
Range of          Common        remaining    exercise   Common      exercise 
                                                                             
exercise prices   shares        contractual  price      shares      price    
                                life                                         
                                                                             
$0.25-0.50        1,597,666     3.2 years    $0.48      1,114,334   $0.47    
                                                                             
$0.60-0.85        2,053,001     2.7 years    0.75       1,618,004   0.74     
                                                                             
$0.95-1.06        975,000       1.4 years    1.04       975,000     1.04     
                                                                             
$1.23-1.90        1,850,000     3.0 years    1.29       1,150,000   1.29     
                                                                             
$2.36-2.60        1,205,000     4.6 years    2.57       401,664     2.57     
                                                                             
                  7,680,667     3.0 years    $1.14      5,259,002   $1.00    

(c) Common share purchase warrants

At June 30, 2003 the Company had 1,862,145 common share purchase warrants
outstanding exercisable into an equal number of common shares as follows:

Warrants Outstanding    Exercise Price              Expiry Date              
                                                                             
700,000                 $            0.56           December 13, 2003        
                                                                             
893,617                              2.60           February 12, 2004        
                                                                             
268,528                              1.11           June 9, 2007             
                                                                             
1,862,145                                                                    

(d) Stock-based compensation and payments

In January 2002, the Company entered into agreements with two consultants to
provide services relating to its ongoing operations. Pursuant to the
agreements, the Company granted the consultants options to acquire 900,000
common shares at a price of $0.70 per share. The fair value of the options was
estimated at the time of the grant to be $0.52 per share. The options vest as
to one-third on each of January 24, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and expire January 24,
2007.

The Company recognized $65,866 of stock-based compensation expense in the six
months ended June 30, 2003 ($17,333 in the three months ended June 30, 2003)
with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus. The expense represents
the estimated fair value of the securities that have vested and the value for
the unvested securities accrued over the vesting period.

The Company continues with its policy of not recognizing compensation expense
on the issuance of employee stock options and recording consideration received
from employees or directors on the exercise of stock options as a capital
transaction. If the Company had elected to use the fair value method of
accounting for employee stock options, the Company's loss and loss per share
would have been the pro forma amounts indicated below:

                                                     Three Months ended June  
                                                     30                       
                                                                              
                                                     2003          2002       
                                                                              
Loss for the period              As reported     $   (3,022,725) $ (787,452)  
                                                                              
                                 Pro forma           (3,412,514)   (802,064)  
                                                                              
Loss per share (basic and fully  As reported         (0.02)        (0.01)     
diluted)                                                                      
                                                                              
                                 Pro forma           (0.03)        (0.01)     
                                                                              
                                                     Six Months ended June 30 
                                                                              
                                                     2003          2002       
                                                                              
Loss for the period              As reported     $   (4,197,749) $ (1,509,177)
                                                                              
                                 Pro forma           (5,640,877)   (1,585,368)
                                                                              
Loss per share (basic and fully  As reported         (0.03)        (0.02)     
diluted)                                                                      
                                                                              
                                 Pro forma           (0.05)        (0.02)     

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected
volatility of 95%, risk-free interest rate of 5% and expected lives of 5 years.
The fair value of the employee options granted during the six months ended June
30, 2003 ranged from $1.74 to $1.92 (2002 - $0.61 to $0.63) per share.

(e) Per share amounts

The loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding for the periods as follows:

Three Months ended June 30 Six Months ended June 30 
                                                    
2003          2002         2003         2002        
                                                    
124,604,103   78,255,730   120,658,576  77,437,581  

The warrants and options had no dilutive effect for the periods.

5   SEGMENTED INFORMATION                                                        
                                                                                 
    The Company's activities are conducted in three geographic     Yemen. All    
    segments: Canada, Algeria and                                  activities    
                                                                                 
    relate to exploration and development of petroleum                           
    and natural gas.                                                             
                                                                                 
    Three Months ended June Canada         Algeria       Yemen        Total      
    30, 2003                                                                     
                                                                                 
    Revenue               $ 165,204     $  -           $ -         $  165,204    
                                                                                 
    Expenses              $ 1,810,429   $  1,377,500   $ -         $  3,187,929  
                                                                                 
    Loss for the period   $ (1,645,225) $  (1,377,500) $ -         $  (3,022,725)
                                                                                 
    Capital expenditures  $ 62,791      $  12,446,402  $ -         $  12,509,193 
                                                                                 
    Six Months ended June   Canada         Algeria       Yemen        Total      
    30, 2003                                                                     
                                                                                 
    Revenue               $ 353,000     $  -           $ -         $  353,000    
                                                                                 
    Expenses              $ 3,143,249   $  1,407,500   $ -         $  4,550,749  
                                                                                 
    Loss for the period   $ (2,790,249) $  (1,407,500) $ -         $  (4,197,749)
                                                                                 
    Capital expenditures  $ 75,088      $  25,447,188  $ -         $  25,522,276 
                                                                                 
    Assets                $ 24,936,076  $  54,231,148  $ 1,057,375 $  80,224,599 

At June 30, 2003 petroleum and natural gas properties include costs of proven
and unproven properties of $54,007,611 in Algeria and unproven properties of
$1,057,375 in Yemen.

In the six months ended June 30, 2003 the Company capitalized $1,441,933 (three
months ended June 30, 2003 - $493,609) of overhead charges relating directly to
the exploration and development activities in Algeria.

First Calgary Petroleums Ltd.                                                   
                                                                                
Suite 900, 520 - 5 Avenue SW         tel:  (403) 264-6697 email:    info@fcpl.ca
                                                                                
Calgary, AB T2P 3R7                  fax:  (403) 264-3955 web site: www.fcpl.ca 



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