24th Oct 2006 09:27
For Immediate Release: 24 October 2006 Northern Petroleum plc ("Northern" or the "Company") Commencement of Drilling in the Netherlands Northern Petroleum Plc is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced onthe first exploration well in The Netherlands in partnership with the jointShell and ExxonMobil subsidiary Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.,("NAM"). Rig mobilisation was completed quicker than anticipated and drillingof the Steenwijk well commenced on Sunday, 22nd October.For further details please contact:Derek MusgroveNorthern Petroleum PlcTel. 020 7743 6080Chris Roberts/ Ben SimonsHansard GroupTel. 020 7245 1100Notes to editorsNorthern Petroleum is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company,focused on the EU, with major assets in the Netherlands, Italy and the UK. Forfurther information please visit www.northpet.comENDNORTHERN PETROLEUM PLCRelated Shares:
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