Directorate Change

4 September 2014

Northern Petroleum Plc

("Northern Petroleum" or "the Company")

Retirement of Director

Senior management hire

Northern Petroleum, the AIM quoted oil company focusing on production led growth, announces that Graham Heard, the Company's Exploration and Technical Director, has given notice of his intention to retire from the Company. Graham will retire from employment and step down from the board at the end of this calendar year.

Northern Petroleum also announces that Paul Lafferty will join the senior management of the Company as Chief Operating Officer later this month. Paul joins the Company from the exploration and production division of E.ON, where he held the role of General Manger of Operations, with responsibility for global production operations. He holds an honours degree in Technology and has over 30 years experience in the oil and gas industry. He started his career as a facilities engineer and has subsequently held various managerial positions in both the development and production areas of the industry.

Keith Bush, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"Paul's recruitment has significantly strengthened our production and operations expertise in line with our strategic direction of production led growth. I welcome him to the Company and look forward to working with him to build a significant production base in the future."

Jon Murphy, Chairman, commented:

"Graham has made a tremendous contribution to Northern Petroleum over the past 12 years, both with his technical expertise and the leadership that he has provided to the staff. He will be missed around the office and I wish him well for the future."

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For further information please contact:

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

Keith Bush, Chief Executive Officer

Nick Morgan, Finance Director

Westhouse Securities Limited (Nomad and Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7601 6100

Alastair Stratton

Robert Finlay

Camarco Tel: +44 (0)20 3757 4980

Billy Clegg

Georgia Mann

Note to Editors:

Northern Petroleum is an oil and gas company focused on production led growth. The Company is undertaking a redevelopment and production project in north west Alberta and has a broader portfolio of exploration and appraisal opportunities in countries of relatively low political risk, primarily Italy. Comprehensive information on Northern Petroleum and its oil and gas operations, including press releases, annual reports and interim reports are available from Northern Petroleum's website: www.northernpetroleum.com