Directorate Change

ENQUEST PLC

19 March 2020

Directorate Changes

EnQuest PLC is pleased to announce that it will appoint Howard Paver, a Non-Executive Director of the Company, as Senior Independent Director with effect from 31 March 2020, replacing Helmut Langanger. Helmut, who has served on the Board of Directors since the formation of EnQuest in 2010 will retire from the Board on 31 March 2020.

The Board would like to thank Helmut for his contribution to the Company over the years, especially as Senior Independent Director and as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee from 2010 to January 2019.

EnQuest Chairman, Martin Houston, said:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Helmut for his unstinting support to the Company. With his comprehensive technical knowledge and various Board Committee memberships, Helmut has played a significant role in the development of EnQuest PLC over the last ten years."

EnQuest Chief Executive, Amjad Bseisu, said:

"I would like to thank Helmut for his invaluable counsel and guidance as a Non- Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of the Company. Since inception, EnQuest has grown significantly and Helmut's knowledge and experience have been integral to our success"

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For further information please contact:

EnQuest PLC Tel: +44 (0)207925 4900

Stefan Ricketts

Company Secretary