Change of Adviser

8 Oct 2012 15:00

8th October 2012 Northern Petroleum Plc ("Northern" (AIM: NOP)) Change of Adviser

Northern is pleased to announce that it has appointed Westhouse Securities as its Nominated Adviser and sole Broker.

For further information please contact:

Northern Petroleum plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7469 2900 Derek Musgrove, Managing Director Chris Foss, Director of Finance, Legal and Corporate Affairs Graham Heard, Exploration and Technical Director Westhouse Securities (NOMAD and Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7601 6100

Richard Baty Antonio Bossi Paul Gillam FTI Consulting Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 3113 Billy Clegg / Edward Westropp Bishopsgate Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7562 3350 Nick Rome Notes to Editors:Northern is a full cycle oil and gas company currently holding over 40 licencesin a number of low risk areas and is continuing with its strategy of adding andsecuring value for shareholders as it engages with projects at all stages ofthe E&P value chain.

Comprehensive information on Northern and its oil and gas operations, including all press releases, annual reports and interim reports are available from Northern's website: www.northpet.com