On behalf of Statoil (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO), DNB has on 14 May 2012 purchased
541,000 shares for use in the group`s Share saving plan.

The shares have been acquired at a price of NOK 150.25 per share.

Before distribution to the employees, the Share saving plan has 6,966,105
shares.

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


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