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Premier Oil PLC
09 December 2003



Premier Oil plc

9 December 2003



Appointment of Executive Directors of Premier Oil Plc ("Premier")


The Board of Premier is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Allan and
Simon Lockett as Executive Directors with immediate effect.


On 10 January 2003, Premier announced the appointment of Robin Allan as Head of
Business Development and Simon Lockett as Head of Operations and Technical.


Sir David John, Chairman of Premier said: "I am delighted to announce the
appointment of Robin Allan and Simon Lockett to the Board. They bring extensive
exploration and operational experience and will make a valuable addition to our
Board."



ENQUIRIES:


Premier Oil plc Tel: 020 7730 1111
Charles Jamieson
John van der Welle



College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020
James Henderson



There are no matters in connection with these appointments to be disclosed under
paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.











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