GDF SUEZ enters Dovregubben

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Det norske oljeselskap sells a five percent interest in PL 468 to GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS.

The license is located due east of the Ormen Lange gas field, and contains the Dovregubben Prospect.

Det norske is pleased to get an acknowledged partner in the license.

According to the plan, the Dovregubben Prospect will be drilled with Aker Barents in the near future.

The agreement requires approval by the Authorities.

Contacts:

Knut M. Evensen - VP Investor Relations/acting CFO, tel.: +47 950 77 622 

Lars Thorrud - Sr. VP Business Development, tel.: +47 91 13 43 33

About Det norske: Det norske oljeselskap ASA has interests in a total of 72 licenses, with 35 operatorships. Det norske is the second-largest operating company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf both considering number of operatotships and exploration activity. I 2009 the company operated nine exploration wells, and the high activity will continue in 2010. Det norske runs its activities in a safe and responsible manner in close cooperation with the authorities. Det norske currently employs a staff of 180. The company`s registered office is located in Trondheim. The company also has offices in Oslo,Harstad, and Stavanger. Det norske is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (DETNOR).