Directorate Change

Enterprise Oil PLC
31 January 2002


                                  Board Change

Enterprise Oil announced today that its exploration director, Andrew Armour, is
to leave the company to pursue other interests. Dr Armour will step down as a
director of the company with effect from Friday, 1 February 2002.

The company has begun to look for a successor to Dr Armour. Until a replacement
is appointed, John Crowle, Group Exploration Manager, will assume Dr Armour's
responsibilities.

Sir Graham Hearne, Chairman, commented: 'Andrew Armour's contribution to
Enterprise since 1984 has been considerable. He has played a major part in much
of the group's exploration success, fulfilling a wide variety of roles in the
company. As general manager in Stavanger, he was influential in establishing the
group's strong position in Norway, and since his appointment as exploration
director in 1996 has been a valued member of the board. We wish him the very
best for the future.'



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Patrick d'Ancona, Head of Public Relations                    020 7925 4160
Peter Reilly, Head of Investor Relations                      020 7925 4229



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