Share capital increase registered

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published by Det norskeoljeselskap ASA (Det norske) on Desember 5th, 2012.

The share capital increase related to the private placement resolved bythe Ordinary General Meeting of Det norske on April 19, 2012, has now been registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. The private placement has hence been completed. 

The new share capital of Det norske is NOK 140 707 363 divided into 140 707 363 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 1. 

Contact:
CFO Alexander Krane, tel + 47 916 30 025, e-mail alexander.krane@detnor.no.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements according tothe Norwegian Securities Trading Act §5-12.