TGS - Mandatory Notification of Trade

Robert Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, purchased 2,500 shares of TGS on Tuesday,
10 August 2010.  The purchase price was 89.43 NOK/share.

After the transaction Mr. Hobbs holds 24,500 shares and 110,000 options.


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


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