2D Seismic Survey Completed

Rockhopper Exploration plc
03 January 2008

                                                                         
PRESS RELEASE

3 January 2008

               Rockhopper Exploration completes 2D seismic survey

Rockhopper Exploration plc is pleased to announce that the 2D seismic survey
over the Weddell prospect and surrounding areas has been completed.

Sam Moody, Rockhopper Exploration's Managing Director commented:

'Due to high operational efficiency and good weather we instructed Wavefield
Inseis to collect 550 Km of 2D seismic in total, some 83% more than originally
anticipated. This extra data should put us in a strong position to further
de-risk the acreage.

This infill 2D seismic data will now be processed and interpreted.'



For further information, please contact:


Rockhopper Exploration plc             www.rockhopperexploration.co.uk
Sam Moody - Managing Director          01722 414 419


Landsbanki Securities (UK) Limited
Tom Hulme - Corporate Finance          020 7426 9000


Aquila Financial Ltd                   www.aquila-financial.com

Peter Reilly                           0118 979 4100



Notes to editors


The Rockhopper Group started trading in February 2004 to invest in and carry out
an offshore oil exploration programme to the north of the Falkland Islands. The
Group, floated on AIM in August 2005, is currently the largest licence holder in
the North Falkland Basin and has a 100 per cent. interest in four offshore
production licences which cover approximately 3,800 sq. km. These licences have
been granted by the Falkland Islands government.


www.rockhopperexploration.co.uk




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