Aker ASA: NOAKA agreement achieved

Reference is made to Aker BP's stock exchange announcement stating that Aker BP
and Equinor have reached a commercial agreement for a joint development of the
NOAKA area.

The partners will immediately start preparations for submitting a Plan for
Development and Operation (PDO) in 2022. NOAKA is one of the largest field
developments planned on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in the coming years,
with a potential to generate significant activity and value across the industry
and for the Norwegian society.



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For further information, please contact:

Investors:
Torbjørn Kjus, Chief Economist & Head of Investor Relations
Phone: +47 94 14 77 30

Media:
Atle Kigen, Head of Corporate Communications
Phone: +47 90 78 48 78



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