Appointment of non-executive director

PREMIER OIL plc

("Premier" or "the Company")

Appointment of non-executive director

26th August 2010

Premier is pleased to announce that Jane Hinkley will join the Company's Board as a non-executive director with effect from 1st September 2010. 

Jane is a qualified accountant with executive experience primarily in international shipping. She has held managing directorships at Navion Shipping AS and Gotaas-Larsen Shipping Corporation and also served on the Executive Committee of Gard Assuranceforeningen, and as a director at Bergen Assuranceforeningen and Bona Shipholding AS.

Jane has been an Independent Director on the Board of Teekay GP LLC, an international provider of marine transportation services for LNG, LPG and crude oil, since 2005 and also previously held the position of non-executive director of Revus Energy ASA, a Norwegian Exploration and Production Company.

No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Mike Welton, Chairman, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Jane as a non-executive director. Her extensive experience both at management and board level and her financial skill set make her a very worthy addition to the Premier Board."

Enquiries

Premier Oil plc 020 7730 1111

Mike Welton

Pelham PR

Gavin Davis 020 7861 3159

Evgeniy Chuikov