Board Change

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.