In conformity with the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Northern would like to notify the market of the following:

As of 31 October 2007 the Company's issued share capital consists of 70,717,581 ordinary shares of 5 pence each with voting rights. Northern does not hold shares in Treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Northern is 70,717,581.

The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the ordinary shares of Northern under the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Northern Petroleum Plc
Chris Foss, Finance Director
Tel: +44 (0)20 7469 2900

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