Max Petroleum : Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Max Petroleum Plc

(the "Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

5 September 2014

Max Petroleum Plc, an oil and gas company focused on Kazakhstan, is pleased to announce the appointment of John (Iain) Alexander Patrick as a Non-Executive Director.

Mr Patrick, 57, has extensive experience in the international oil and gas industry. His background is in law, and he currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Wessex Exploration Plc, Madagascar Oil Limited and Leni Gas & Oil PLC. His career has included legal, commercial and leadership roles in several independent oil companies including Monument Oil and Gas PLC and Gulf Keystone Petroleum (UK) Limited.

Commenting on the appointment, James A Jeffs, Executive Chairman, said, "We are delighted to welcome Iain to the Board, bringing as he does extensive industry and commercial experience."

Mr Patrick's appointment will become effective following the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 30 September 2014. Mr Patrick has held the following directorships and / or partnerships in the past 5 years:

Current

Trinity Energy Limited

Wessex Exploration Plc

Madagascar Oil Ltd

Leni Gas & Oil PLC

Previous

Howberry Chase Management Company Limited

Trinity Resources Limited

Mr Patrick does not currently own any shares in the Company.