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PREMIER OIL PLC 

Total Voting Rights

In conformity with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, we would like to notify the market of the following:

As at 30 September 2016 Premier Oil plc's issued share capital consisted of 510,817,714 Ordinary Shares of 12.5p with voting rights. Premier Oil plc does not hold any shares in Treasury.

The figure of 510,817,714 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Premier Oil plc under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further information please contact:

Daniel Rose

Premier Oil plc

020 7730 1111

3 October 2016