Exhibit 32.2

                      Statement of Chief Financial Officer
         Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code

                Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code,
        the undersigned, Richard E. Staedtler, the Vice President and Chief
        Financial Officer of Castle Energy Corporation, hereby certifies that:

I.      The Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year September 30, 2004
        (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of
        the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

II.     The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
        respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
        Company.

Dated:  December 24, 2004               /s/RICHARD E. STAEDTLER
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                                        Richard E. Staedtler
                                        Chief Financial Officer

        A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has
        been provided to Castle Energy Corporation and will be retained by
        Castle Energy Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange
        Commission or its staff upon request.1.2.3.4.5.a.b.c.