Board Change

27th November 2017

Bowleven plc

('Bowleven' or 'The Company')

Board Change

Bowleven, the Africa focused oil and gas group traded on AIM, today announces that following three years' service as a Chief Operating Officer of the Company, David Clarkson has elected to retire from this role with immediate effect. In addition, the Board confirms that Mr Clarkson will be retiring as a Director of Bowleven with effect from 13th December 2017, following the Company's Annual General Meeting held on this date.

Christopher Ashworth, Chairman, Bowleven, said:

"With Bowleven completing its transition to a holding company, there is no longer a role for a Chief Operating Officer, and in line with other cost-saving measures it is appropriate to close this position. The Board would like to thank Mr Clarkson for his considerable service to Bowleven and for the valuable role he played in providing continuity through a period of change."

ENQUIRIES

For further information, please contact:

Bowleven plc

Christopher Ashworth, Chairman 00 44 131 524 5678

Eli Chahin, Chief Executive

Brunswick Group LLP

Patrick Handley 00 44 207 404 5959

Will Rowberry

Cenkos Securities plc (NOMAD)

Derrick Lee 00 44 131 220 6939

Neil McDonald