Directorate Change

Alkane Energy PLC
04 June 2004



                                                                     4 June 2004

                       Alkane Energy plc ('The Company')

                                 Board Changes


Alkane Energy plc, the international green energy company, today announces
significant chances to the make-up of the Board which will take place with
immediate effect.

David Cross has resigned as a Director of the Company and hence from his
position as Chief Executive to pursue other interests. Dr Cameron Davies has
moved from the position of Executive Chairman to become Chief Executive. John
Lander has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company in the role
of Non-Executive Chairman.

John Lander was, until his recent retirement, a Director of Tullow Oil plc
('Tullow') and Managing Director of Tullow Oil UK Limited. He has more than 36
years experience in the international oil and gas industry and during the past
four years he has successfully helped Tullow to become a significant North Sea
operator and gas producer.

Commenting on the Board changes, Dr Cameron Davies, Chief Executive, said:

'The Board wishes to express its thanks to David Cross for his valuable
contribution during the IPO and subsequent development of Alkane and wishes him
good health and success in the future. We are delighted to welcome John to the
Board and anticipate that his broad energy industry experience will be of great
benefit to the Company'.


ENDS

Enquiries:

Alkane Energy plc

Dr Cameron Davies 01623 827927

Buchanan Communications

Ben Willey 020 7466 5000

Eric Burns 01943 883990 or 07976 379578



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