RNS Number:5613K
Arko Energy Holdings PLC
30 April 2003

For Immediate Release                                             30 April 2003


                            Arko Energy Holdings plc

                             Change of Directorate


Arko Energy Holdings plc (the "Company/Arko") today announce that Mr Siddiqui
Tahir Naz resigned with effect from 31 December 2002 as a non-executive Director
of the Company, for personal reasons.

The failure to make this announcement at an earlier date was due to an
administrative error on the part of the Company.

The Board of Arko thanks Tahir for his contribution to the development of the
Group and wishes him success in his future career.

The Board of Directors of the Company is also pleased to announce that Mr Qin
Bing Qiang has been appointed as an executive director with effect from 30 April
2003. He has replaced Mr He Jian Guo, who resigned from the board earlier for
health reasons, and is now responsible for Arko's shipping terminal business.

Mr Qin, aged 28, joined Keen Chance Terminal (GZ) Co Ltd ("KCT") since 1998.  Mr
Qin completed his diploma studies in Business Administration from Beijing
Central Radio and TV University in 1994.  He is now the General Manager of KCT
and is responsible for the overall management of Arko's container terminal in
Huangpu.

Clement Leung, chief executive of Arko commented:-

"I believe with his wealth of experience in KCT over the past five years, Mr Qin
is competent to lead the company.  His leadership should be a milestone in the
development of KCT as his enthusiasm and dynamism will strengthen KCT's
management."

Details of Mr. Qin's current and past directorships are as follows:


Current directorships                        Past directorships (within 5 years)

Keen Chance Terminal (GZ) Company Limited

Guangzhou Min Zu Bin Guan Limited            None

Arko Shipping Limited


There are no other matters which are required to be announced with regard to
this appointment as outlined under paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 of the AIM rules.




Enquiries to:

Angela Leung - Executive Director Tel: 00 852 2219 9999
Arko Energy Holdings plc
Email: angelal@arkoholdings.com

Nigel Atkinson Tel: 020 7710 7400
Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited, Nominated Adviser
Email: nigelatkinson@nabarro-wells.co.uk



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