Update on Johan Sverdrup appraisal well 16/2-17S

Det norske oljeselskap ASA, has as partner i PL 265 (20 percent), by core samples confirmed oil in appraisal well 16/2-17S (Fault Margin) which is part of the Johan Sverdrup field.

Drilling operations in the reservoir section is in an initial phase. Final results are thus not yet available.

Statoil is the operator for PL 265.

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. The ambition is to grow into a full cycle E&P company that participates in all parts of the value chain, from exploration to production. 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