Appointment of Broker

28 Dec 2007 12:29

For immediate release: 28 December 2007

NORTHERN PETROLEUM PLC ("Northern" or "the Company") Appointment of Broker

The Directors of Northern announce that Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited will now act as broker to the Company, with immediate effect.

Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited replaces Panmure Gordon (Broking) Limited in this role after a group restructuring at Panmure Gordon & Co.

For further information please contact:

Northern Petroleum Plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7469 2900Derek Musgrove, Managing DirectorChris Foss, Finance DirectorPanmure Gordon & Co Tel: +44 (0)20 7459 3600Katherine Roe / Tim Linacre

Bishopsgate Communications Limited Tel: +44 (0) 20 7562 3350 Maxine Barnes / Nick Rome