Update on Disposal of Well Support Division

John Wood Group PLC ("Wood Group")

Satisfaction of Conditions for Disposal of Well Support Division 

Following receipt of shareholder approval at a General Meeting of the Company
held on 31 March, Wood Group also confirms that the condition relating to US
anti-trust approval has been satisfied. Each of the principal conditions under
the agreement for the disposal of the Well Support division to GE Energy
Manufacturing, Inc, having been satisfied, completion is expected to take place
at a date in April 2011 to be confirmed.

Robbie M.B. Brown, Company Secretary.