Extensions for Abo and Sendje Berge

BW Offshore has agreed an extension for FPSO Abo with Nigerian Agip Exploration Ltd of nine months and an extension for FPSO Sendje Berge with Addax Petroleum Exploration Ltd of three months.

These extensions have been agreed to secure operational continuity while joint work to detail longer term programs for investment and production are completed.

For further information, please contact:
Knut R. Sæthre, CFO, +47 9111 7876 (Media)
Kristian Flaten, Vice President IR and Corporate Finance, +47 9509 2322 (Investors/analysts)

About BW Offshore:
BW Offshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry. BW Offshore is the world's second largest contractor with a fleet of 14 FPSOs and 1 FSO represented in all major oil regions world-wide. BW Offshore has a long track record on project execution and operations, as well as a robust balance sheet and strong financial capabilities. In more than 30 years of production, BW Offshore has executed 37 FPSO and FSO projects. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Further information is also available on www.bwoffshore.com

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