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Venture Production PLC
15 November 2007


15 November 2007

                     Venture Production plc (the "Company")


                        Appointment of Finance Director


The Board of Venture Production plc is pleased to announce the appointment of
Peter Turner as Finance Director of the Company in place of Marie-Louise Clayton
who tendered her resignation on 9 May 2007 and will be leaving the Company on 31
December 2007. Peter will be joining the Company on 19 November 2007 and will be
appointed to the Board on 6 December 2007.

Peter was previously at The BOC Group plc, the worldwide industrial gases,
vacuum and distribution services company, prior to its acquisition by Linde AG
earlier this year. He held a number of senior financial positions including
Director of Taxation and Treasury and Finance Director of the Industrial and
Special Products division.

Peter qualified as a chartered accountant whilst working at
PricewaterhouseCoopers and has a degree in chemistry from Oxford University.


Commenting on the news, Mike Wagstaff, Chief Executive said:


"I am delighted that Peter has agreed to join the Board of Venture and believe
that he will make a significant contribution to the Company as it enters the
next stage of its growth. Peter has a proven track record of achievement in his
career to date and brings a breadth of experience that will complement the
management team."

There are no disclosures required under 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the
Financial Services Authority in connection with his appointment as an Executive
Director.



For further information please contact:

Mike Wagstaff, Chief Executive 01224 619000

Patrick Handley, Brunswick 020 7404 5959

John MacDonald, Weber Shandwick (Scottish Press) 01224 806 600




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