On behalf of Statoil (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO), DnB NOR has on 15 January 2010
purchased 452,500 shares for use in the group`s Share saving plan.

The shares have been acquired at a price of NOK 147.11 per share. Before
distribution to the employees, the Share saving plan has 6,733,107 shares.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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