DNO International ASA - Export Notification fro...

Reference is made to the information published on the website of the
Kurdistan Regional Government ("KRG") on 8 May 2009 and on 10 May
2009 announcing commencement of crude oil export from the Tawke
field.


DNO has now been given formal notice by KRG to commence export crude
oil from the Tawke field on 1st June 2009. KRG has also instructed
DNO to complete any outstanding work and undertake all necessary
preparations to ensure safe and smooth operation on the commencement
date.


11 May, 2009



Contact:

Media:
Helge Eide, MD DNO ASA                 Telephone:    [phone]
Ketil Jørgensen, Crux Communication    Telephone     [phone]
(Norway)
Ben Willey, Buchanan Communications    Telephone:    [phone]
(UK)

Investor Relations:
Haakon Sandborg, CFO DNO ASA           Telephone:    [phone]


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