DNO Reports Payment for Tawke Exports

Oslo, 8 February 2016 - DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today reported receipt of USD 21.45 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government for exports from the Tawke field under a new payment arrangement announced on 1 February 2016.

The payment, to be shared pro-rata by DNO and partner Genel Energy plc, includes USD 17.99 million toward the monthly entitlement for January exports and USD 3.46 million toward the recovery of outstanding entitlements for past deliveries.

Tawke deliveries for export in January averaged 119,390 barrels per day.

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DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator focused on the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Somaliland.

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