Cabot Energy Regulatory News (CAB)

13 Mar 2006 07:00

Embargoed: 0700hrs, 13 March 2006 Northern Petroleum Plc ("Northern" or the "Company") Avington-3 - Update Northern Petroleum Plc has been informed by Star Energy Group Plc, the Operatorof the Avington-3 appraisal well in which Northern Petroleum holds a 5%interest, that drilling has reached Target Depth.The well has been logged and a liner set. The Marriot 7 driling rig will now bede-mobilised and a well test programme undertaken using the Operator's workoverrig.For further information please contact:Derek Musgrove, Managing DirectorGraham Heard, Exploration ManagerNorthern Petroleum Plc020 7743 6080orChris Roberts/Ben SimonsHansard Communications020 7245 1100ENDNORTHERN PETROLEUM PLC