Press Release

17th June 2002

DANA PETROLEUM PLC

BOARD APPOINTMENT

Dana Petroleum plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Colin R Goodall FCA to its board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Mr Goodall (British, 58) enjoyed a highly successful career spanning 24 years with the BP group. After qualifying as a chartered accountant, he worked in Africa for a number of companies, including Anglo American Corporation, and became a partner at Touche Ross. Mr Goodall joined the finance team at BP in 1975, later becoming the first Chief of Staff within the BP group. From 1995 to 1999 he served as Chief Financial Officer of BP Europe and then as BP's senior representative in Russia. Mr Goodall has also been a lecturer and examiner for London University in the areas of management and finance.

In addition to his normal board duties, Mr Goodall will also serve as a member of Dana's Audit and Remuneration Committees.

Charles M Smith, CBE, Chairman of the board of directors of Dana commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Colin to Dana at such an important time. With 8 oil and gas discoveries from our last 10 exploration wells, combined with recent asset deals in the UK North Sea, Dana is now well positioned for significant growth."

Enquiries to:

Dana Petroleum plc	Tom Cross, Chief Executive	Tel +44 1224 652400
College Hill Associates	James Henderson	Tel +44 20 7457 2020