Board Change

Tullow Oil PLC
23 April 2004



23 April 2004



                       Tullow Oil Announces Board Change



The directors of Tullow wish to announce that Eskandar Maleki, a non-executive
director, has retired from the board of Tullow Oil plc with effect from 21 April
2004 to concentrate on his other business interests.


Mr Patrick Plunkett, Chairman of Tullow said: 'Eskandar has made a valuable
contribution both to the business and to the Board during his time as a director
since 1996 and I would like to thank him in particular for his support during my
time as Chairman'







For Further Information Contact:



Tullow Oil plc

Pat Plunkett   ([phone])

Graham Martin ([phone])



Citigate Dewe Rogerson ([phone])

Martin Jackson



Murray Consultants ([phone])

Joe Murray



Notes for Editors



Tullow Oil plc is one of the leading Independent International Oil & Gas
Exploration and Production companies in Europe. Tullow is quoted on the London
and Irish stock exchanges (symbol TLW) and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.



Strategy

Tullow's strategy is to build strong and secure cash flow from low risk
production acreage while applying discretionary funds to exploration territories
with high potential. These activities will be undertaken in a manner that
reflects a genuine concern for the environment and the health and safety of all
personnel.



Production and Development Assets

Tullow has interests in over 50 exploration and production licences spread over
three core areas:  UK North Sea, West Africa and South Asia.



In the North Sea, Tullow's principal interests are in the CMS and the Thames/
Hewett group of licences in addition to the operatorship of the Bacton onshore
gas-processing terminal.



The Espoir field in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa, is Tullow's principal source of
international production.  Tullow is also active in exploration and development
programmes in Cameroon and Gabon.



In South Asia, Tullow has production and exploration interests in Pakistan and
exploration activities in India.  In Bangladesh, a three well drilling programme
in Block 9 is under way.



For further information see www.tullowoil.com








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