Director Shareholding

Soco International PLC
25 May 2001


SOCO International plc ('SOCO' or the 'Company')

Director shareholding


Awards under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan

SOCO announces that Awards under the SOCO International plc Long Term
Incentive Plan were made on 24 May 2001 to Mr Ed Story, Mr Roger Cagle and Ms
Cynthia Cagle, respectively, over 291,900, 204,300 and 121,700 ordinary shares
of £0.20, at a price of  £1.265 per share.  Up to 100% of these awards will be
exercisable from 24 May 2004 provided certain performance conditions are met.