Norse Energy Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

29 July 2013

Norse Energy Corp. ASA (“NEC” ticker Oslo Stock Exchange, Norway; “NSEEY” ticker U.S. OTC) announces that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chris Steinhauser, has resigned effective 6 September 2013 to pursue other interests. Mr. Steinhauser will remain with the Company to assist with transitional matters until that date.

Norse further announces that, effective 7 September, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Dice, will assume the CFO duties, on an interim basis, in addition to his CEO responsibilities. “I would like to thank Chris for his many contributions to the Company and wish him the very best in his future endeavors,” commented Norse CEO Mark Dice.

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

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