First oil produced by Det norske

Det norske oljeselskap ASA has initiated production from Jette. The first well is in production, and with good results. This is the first oil produced by Det norske as operator, representing a milestone for the company.

The start-up of production from Jette has proceeded as planned. The first oil arrived from Jette to the Jotun field on 19 May. Production from the second well on Jette is expected to commence on 22 May.

Det norske is the operator of Jette, holding a 70 percent interest. Petoro is the partner, with a 30 percent interest.

Contact:
Knut Evensen, VP Investor Relations, tel.: +47 950 77 622

About Det norske:
Det norske oljeselskap ASA (DETNOR) is an active exploration company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Det norske’s headquarters is in Trondheim. The company also has offices in Oslo and Harstad.

Det norske is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with the ticker "DETNOR".

More about Det norske at www.detnor.no/en