HOUSTON, September 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Endeavour International Corporation today announced that Cathy L. Stubbs has been promoted to senior vice president of finance.

Cathy has been instrumental in Endeavour's successful completion of many financings over the years. Her skill and understanding of the capital markets has gained her the respect of all those with whom she has worked, said Mike Kirksey, Endeavour's executive vice president and chief financial officer. We look forward to her expanded role and leadership in progressing Endeavour's growth plans to the next level.

Stubbs has over 20 years of corporate financial experience. She has been with Endeavour since its founding in 2004 and has served in corporate development, accounting and financial controls and treasury. Stubbs was with Ocean Energy and its predecessor companies for seven years where she worked in a number of financial management positions. She began her career with KPMG International.

Endeavour International Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of energy reserves in the North Sea and the United States. For more information, visit http://www.endeavourcorp.com.

Certain statements in this news release should be regarded as forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. These statements speak only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to assumptions, risk and uncertainty. Actual results or events may vary materially.

SOURCE: Endeavour International Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Mike Kirksey, +1-713-307-8700, or DarceyMatthews, +1-713-307-8711, both of Endeavour