Rockhopper Adds Additional Appraisal on Semisub

- Rockhopper Adds Additional Appraisal on Semisub

Thursday, July 07, 2011
Rockhopper Exploration plc

Rockhopper has entered into a further assignment agreement to secure an additional well slot on the Ocean Guardian drilling rig. Rockhopper will shortly drill well 14/10-6, its third appraisal well on the Sea Lion feature, followed by an additional three wells in succession.

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Det norske Sells Stake in North Sea

- Det norske Sells Stake in North Sea

Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Det norske oljeselskap ASA

Det norske oljeselskap has sold a 15 percent interest in production license 450 to North Energy.

The license is located in block 7/12 in the North Sea, southwest of the Ula field. Drilling of the prospect Storebjørn is planned for in the fourth quarter of 2011 with the jack-up rig Maersk Guardian.

Det norske is the operator, and will after the transaction hold a 60 percent interest in the license. Partners are North Energy with a 15 percent interest, and Dana Petroleum Norway with 25 percent.

The sale is part of Det norske's continuous effort to diversify and optimize its exploration portfolio. The agreement remains subject to government approval.

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