Petrel Resources plc announced the appointment of Mr. Michel Fayad as the first of two new non-executive directors, with immediate effect. In addition, the Board of Petrel intends to appoint Mr. Roger Tamraz as a director at the time when the company undertakes its first major oil & gas transaction in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Following this appointment, Arman Kayablian has agreed to step down as a director with immediate effect.