Cabot Energy Regulatory News (CAB)

Embargoed for immediate release 2nd July 2013 Northern Petroleum plc ("Northern" or the "Company") Board Change Northern announces that Dr Rex Gaisford has tendered his resignation as aNon-Executive Director of the Company. Dr Gaisford's resignation has beenaccepted and he leaves the Company's board with immediate effect. For further information please contact: Northern Petroleum Plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7469 2900Derek Musgrove, Managing DirectorGraham Heard, Exploration and Technical Director Westhouse Securities (Nomad and Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7601 6100Richard Baty- Corporate FinanceIan Napier - Corporate Broking Notes to Editors: Northern is a full cycle oil and gas company currently holding numerouslicences in a number of low risk areas and is continuing with its strategy ofadding and securing value for shareholders as it engages with projects at allstages of the E&P value chain. Comprehensive information on Northern and its oil and gas operations, includingall press releases, annual reports and interim reports are available fromNorthern's website at www.northpet.com.