Notice of Results

9 May 2008 16:13

9 May 2008 Northern Petroleum Plc ("Northern" or "the Company") Notice of Results

Northern will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2007 on 12 May 2008.

There will be a presentation for analysts at 11.30am on 12 May at the offices of Investec Investment Banking and Securities, 2 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QP. Analysts who are unable to attend in person will also be able to participate via conference call from 11.15 that morning, and should contact Michael Kinirons at Bishopsgate Communications before 11.00 on 12 May for dial in information.

The results presentation will be made available on the Company's website, www.northpet.com, after commencement of the meeting.

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Northern Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 2900

Chris Foss, Finance Director

Investec Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 5000

Michael Ansell / Patrick Robb

Panmure Gordon & Co Tel: +44 (0) 20 7459 3600

Katherine Roe / Ashton Clanfield

Bishopsgate Communications Limited Tel: +44 (0) 20 7562 3350

Nick Rome / Maxine Barnes

Further information on Northern is available at www.northpet.com.