Northern announces that the information required by Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies is available on the Company’s website, http://www.northpet.com. The information can be located through the Investors / AIM Rule 26 section of the website.

For further information please contact:

Northern Petroleum Plc
Chris Foss, Finance Director
Tel: +44 (0)20 7743 6080

Investec
Michael Ansell / Paul Brett
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 5000

Bishopsgate Communications Limited
Maxine Barnes / Nick Rome
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7562 3350