Exhibit 99.1

                 Endeavour Pre-Qualifies as Licensee in Norway

    HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2004--Endeavour International
Corporation (AMEX:END) today announced that the company has been
notified by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in Norway of its
pre-qualification as a licensee on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The process evaluates the competency of a company from a financial,
technical and organizational perspective to participate in exploration
and production activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It also
considers the company's competency concerning issues related to
health, safety and the environment.
    Endeavour's qualification makes it one of about 20 active
companies qualified as operator or licensee in Norway.
    "We are gratified that the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has
positively assessed our ability to enhance the value of Norway's
natural resources," said John N. Seitz and William L. Transier,
co-chief executive officers, responding to the announcement.
"Endeavour is very excited about the exploration potential in Norway
and intends to be an active participant in this sector."
    Earlier this month, Endeavour was awarded nine production licenses
covering 18 blocks off the coast of the United Kingdom in the North
Sea. The company was restructured in early 2004 into an independent
exploration and production company with a focus on the prolific
energy-producing North Sea region.
    Endeavour International Corporation is an international oil and
gas exploration and production company primarily focused on the
acquisition, exploration and development of energy reserves in the
North Sea sectors of the United Kingdom and Norway. The company also
holds interests in a gas development project in Thailand. For more
information, visit 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 of as of the date made. Such
statements are subject to assumptions, risk and uncertainty. Actual
results or events may vary materially.

    CONTACT: Endeavour International Corporation, Houston
             Janice Aston White, 713-307-8780