Northern (AIM: NOP) will issue its final results for the year ended 31 December 2009 on Tuesday 8 June 2010.

Northern is also pleased to announce the appointment of Cenkos Securities plc as its NOMAD and Joint Broker with immediate effect. Jefferies International Limited will continue to act as Joint Broker to the Company.

The Board also thank the staff of Astaire Securities for their services to the Company over the recent past.

For further information please contact:

Northern Petroleum Plc
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 2900
Nigel Wright, Finance Director
Chris Foss, Director of Legal & Corporate Affairs

Cenkos Securities (NOMAD and Joint Broker)
Jon Fitzpatrick, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7397 8900
Ken Fleming, Tel: +44 (0) 131 220 6939

Jefferies International (Joint Broker)
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7029 8000
Chris Snoxall / Schuyler Evans