Norse Announces Resignation of Director

27 February 2013

Norse Energy Corp. ASA (“NEC” ticker Oslo Stock Exchange) announces the resignation of Norse Board Member Per Kumle. Mr. Kumle was elected as a Director of Norse in July 2012.

“Norse appreciates the contributions made by Mr. Kumle during his service as a board member,” commented Norse Chairman Cecilie Amdahl.

For further information, please contact:
J. Chris Steinhauser, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 713 975-1900 Email: csteinhauser@norseenergy.com

S. Dennis Holbrook, Chief Legal Officer
Cell: +1 716 713-2489 Email: dholbrook@norseenergy.com