Directorate change 2017

SOCO International plc (SIA) announces that Roger Cagle and Cynthia Cagle, each an Executive Director, have decided to retire in the second half of 2018 after over 20 years with the Company.

Each will step down from the Board with effect from 12 November 2017, but will continue in employment with the Group until 11 September 2018.

Roger and Cynthia were both part of the founding team that established SOCO International plc and have been instrumental in its success. Their considerable efforts have helped SOCO to develop and deliver projects across the globe, whilst providing substantial returns to investors.

Rui de Sousa, non-executive Chairman, commented:

"I would like to thank Cynthia and Roger for their immense contribution to SOCO over the last twenty years. They have each played a crucial role in the success of SOCO and it has been a privilege to work closely with them."

ENQUIRIES:

SOCO International plc

Ed Story, President and Chief Executive Officer

Roger Cagle, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Tel: 020 7747 2000

Camarco

Billy Clegg

Georgia Edmonds

Tel: 020 3757 4980

NOTES TO EDITORS

SOCO is an international oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in London and traded on the London Stock Exchange. The Company has field development and production interests in Vietnam and exploration and appraisal interests in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) and Angola.