DNO reports preliminary reserve estimates

DNO International ASA is currently preparing its Annual Statement of Reserves
(ASR) as per 31.12.2010. The reserve estimates corresponds to commercial
reserves, class 1-3. The preliminary figures, as presented in this notice, show
a substantial increase in reserves.

At the Tawke field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, oil in place (STOOIP) is
estimated at 1,439 million barrels. The recovery factor is increased from 16.6%
to 21.3% primarily based on updated geological and reservoir technical
evaluations which have resulted in improved reservoir properties.

The gross ultimate P50 reserves for Tawke are now estimated at 306 million
barrels, up from 230 million per 31.12.2009. Remaining P50 reserves to DNO on
working interest basis are accordingly estimated at 183.4 million barrels, up
from 139.5 million the previous year. The figures are based on revised estimates
undertaken by recognized independent reservoir experts.

In Yemen the block 47 partners have committed to a field development and the
volumes in the Yaleen field have therefore been moved from contingent resources
to reserves. In addition, higher forecasted oil price contributes to extended
field life, and accordingly higher reserves. As per 31.12.2010 the remaining P50
reserves in Yemen are estimated to 10.8 million barrels, up from 9.9 million
barrels the previous year.

Based on the above estimates, total remaining P50 reserves to DNO on working
interest basis are 194.2 million barrels. This represents a 30% increase from
the 149.4 million reported for the previous year.

The full ASR report with the final figures will be published by the end of April
in accordance with Oslo Stock Exchange Circular 9/2009.

Oslo, 30 March 2011

DNO International ASA
Corporate Communications

For more information:

Media:
Communication Director Tom Bratlie
Phone: [phone]

Financial market:
CFO Haakon Sandborg
Phone: [phone]



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