RNS Number:6704O
HPD Exploration PLC
14 August 2003


                              HPD Exploration plc

                      Change in accounting reference date



The Company has, on 13 August 2003, changed its accounting reference date from
30 September to 31 December. This is to bring the Company's year end in line
with its operating subsidiaries, Patagonian joint venture and Canadian associate
company.




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