Cluff Natural Resources Plc / Index: AIM / Epic: CLNR / Sector: Natural Resources 19 December 2016

Cluff Natural Resources Plc ('CLNR' or 'the Company')

Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Change of Adviser Appointment of Mark Lappin as Non-Executive Director

The Company is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Lappin as a Non- Executive Director of Cluff Natural Resources Plc, with immediate effect. Mark has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, most recently as Sub-Surface Exploration and Production Director for UK and Netherlands at Centrica. Mark began his career as a Geophysicist at Phillips Petroleum and has since held senior technical and commercial roles with ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil and Dart Energy.

Algy Cluff, Chief Executive & Chairman commented: "We are delighted that we have been able to secure Mark's services as a Non-Executive Director. The ability to attract a Director of Mark's calibre is a direct testament to the quality of our assets and the opportunity they represent for the North Sea. Mark's wealth of technical and commercial experience in the Southern North Sea will greatly assist the Company in the execution of its growth strategy over the coming years."

Additional information

The information detailed below is disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two

(g) of the AIM Rules.

The Directorships and past Directorships of Mr Mark Lappin (aged 55) are listed below:

Current Directorships and Partnerships

Past Directorships and Partnerships in the last five years

Complete Exploration and Development Limited

Centrica North Sea Gas Limited Centrica North Sea Oil Limited Centrica North Sea Limited Centrica Resources Limited Hydrocarbon Resources Limited Elswick Energy Limited Bowland Resources Limited

Bowland resources (No.2) Limited Greenpark Energy Transportation Limited

GP Energy Limited UK Onshore Oil & Gas

Dart Energy (Carbon Storage) Limited

Dart Energy (East England) Limited Dart Energy (Europe) Limited

Dart Energy (Forth Valley) Limited Dart Energy (Lothian) Limited

Dart Energy (West England) Limited Mr Lappin does not hold any interest in the share capital of the Company.

Change of Adviser

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Allenby Capital Limited as its nominated adviser and sole broker with immediate effect.

For further information please visit www.cluffnaturalresources.com or contact the following:

Cluff Natural Resources Plc

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7887 2630

Algy Cluff / Graham Swindells / Andrew Nunn

Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser & Broker)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656

David Hart / Alex Brearley / Asha Chotai (Corporate Finance)

Chris Crawford / Katrina Perez (Corporate Broking)

St Brides Partners Ltd

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1177

Lottie Brocklehurst / Frank Buhagiar (Financial PR)

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