Transmeridian Exploration (TMYEQ) 10-K 2007 FY Annual report

Exhibit 32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted

pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

March 28, 2008

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Certification Required Under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the accompanying report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Earl W. McNiel, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

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

/s/ Earl W. McNiel

Earl W. McNiel.

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer