Increase in share capital

Stavanger, 30 October 2012

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement dated 26 October 2012 regarding the resolution by the extraordinary general meeting in Norwegian Energy Company ASA ("Noreco" or the "Company", ticker "NOR") to increase the share capital in the Company following the private placement comprising the issuance of 108,108,108 new shares.

The share capital increase pertaining to the private placement has now been registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. The new registered share capital of Noreco is NOK 1,091,048,168.20 divided into 351,951,022 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 3.10. The new shares will be immediately listed on Oslo Børs.

Contacts:
Einar Gjelsvik, CEO ( 47 992 83 856)
Kjetil Bakken, VP Investor Relations ( 47 91 889 889) 

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section of 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

About Norwegian Energy Company ASA

Noreco is an independent Norwegian oil company. The company’s focus is to explore, develop and produce oil and gas in the North Sea region. Since incorporation in 2005, the company has grown through license rounds, successful exploration and acquisitions. Noreco operates in Norway, Denmark and United Kingdom, and employs around 70 oil and gas professionals. Noreco is listed on the Oslo Børs (ticker NOR).

For further information, please visit: www.noreco.com