Further to the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) announcement of 22 June, Northern is pleased to advise that shareholders attending the AGM (which starts at 1100 on 22 July) are invited by the Company to a guided tour, commencing after completion of the AGM, of both the Markwells’ Wood site and the Horndean oilfield. Details of arrangements for the day and registration for the tour will be made available to registered shareholders by application to the Company via email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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