Board Appointment

Tullow Oil PLC
06 December 2006



Tullow Oil plc - Angus McCoss appointed to the Board


6 December 2006 - Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces the appointment of Angus
McCoss to the Board of Tullow as Exploration Director with immediate effect.
Angus joined the Group in April this year as General Manager - Exploration.  As
Exploration Director Angus will continue to be responsible for the
implementation of Tullow's exploration programmes, the continued growth and
renewal of the Group's acreage portfolio and the ongoing development of Tullow's
worldwide technical team.

Commenting today, Pat Plunkett, Chairman of Tullow said:

'I am delighted to welcome Angus to the Board at an exciting time in Tullow's
development. The management of the exploration portfolio and activities is a
critical part of our long-term growth strategy. Since joining the Group earlier
this year Angus has made a significant contribution to the business and we look
forward to working with him for many years to come'.



If you have any questions on this announcement please contact:

Tullow Oil plc            Citigate Dewe Rogerson              Murray Consultants
([phone])        ([phone])                  ([phone])
Aidan Heavey              Martin Jackson                      Joe Murray
Angus McCoss
Chris Perry

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