Statoil: Marit Arnstad leaves the board in Statoil

20.06.2012  |  Globenewswire Europe

Marit Arnstad has informed that she will resign from her position as deputy
chair and member of the board of directors in Statoil ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO)
with immediate effect.

The nomination committee in Statoil will start its search for a new board
member, and the corporate assembly will make a by-election when the nomination
committee's recommendation is ready. Olaug Svarva is chair of the nomination
committee in Statoil.

Contacts:

Investor relations
Hilde Merete Nafstad, senior vice president, investor relations
Tel: +47 95783911

Media
Jannik Lindbæk Jr, vice president, media relations
Tel: +47 97755622


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









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