Appointment of New Company Secretary

3rd Jul 2012 07:00

Embargoed for release: 3rd July 2012 at 0700

Northern Petroleum Plc ("Northern" (AIM: NOP)) Appointment of New Company Secretary

Northern is pleased to announce the appointment of James Gordon to the position of Company Secretary as of Tuesday 3rd July 2012.

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For further information please contact:

Northern Petroleum Plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7469 2900

Richard Latham, Chairman

Derek Musgrove, Managing Director

Graham Heard, Exploration & Technical Director

Bishopsgate Communications Tel: +44(0)20 7562 3350

Nick Rome/Ivana Petkova/Anna Michniewicz

Notes to Editors:

Northern is a full cycle oil and gas company currently holding over 50 licences in a number of low risk areas and is continuing with its strategy of adding and securing value for shareholders as it engages with projects at all stages of the E&P value chain.

Comprehensive information on Northern and its oil and gas operations, including all press releases, annual reports and interim reports are available from Northern's website at www.northpet.com.

XLON

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