Bumi plc statement re changes to the board

Bumi plc ("Bumi" or the "Company")

22 May 2012

For Immediate Release

Announcement of Board changes at PT Bumi Resources Tbk

Bumi plc announces that following the Extraordinary General Meeting of PT Bumi Resources Tbk ("PT Bumi") that was held in Jakarta on May 21st Samin Tan, chairman of Bumi plc, has been appointed President Commissioner of PT Bumi. Scott Merrillees, CFO of Bumi plc, has been appointed to the Board of Commissioners of PT Bumi.

For further information, please contact:

Bumi plc: 020 7201 7510

Nick von Schirnding

Finsbury: 020 7251 3801

Ed Simpkins

For enquiries, please contact:

Bumi plc: +44 (0) 20 7201 7507

Nick von Schirnding

Finsbury: +44 (0) 20 7251 3801

Ed Simpkins