Aker BP - Regulatory Filings 2016

Aker BP ASA: Change in reporting language to English

Aker BP ASA submitted an application to the Oslo Stock Exchange in October 2016

seeking dispensation from the requirement to use Norwegian language when

publicly disclosing information, pursuant to Section 5-13 of the Securities

Trading Act. The application has been approved.

As per October 24, 2016 Aker BP ASA will therefore file stock exchange notices,

quarterly and half-yearly financial reports only in English.

Contacts:

Investor contact: Jonas Gamre, VP Investor Relations, tel.: +47 971 18 292

Media contact: Geir Bjørlo, Corporate Communications, tel.: +47 915 40 000

About Aker BP:

Aker BP is a fully-fledged E&P company with exploration, development and

production activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Aker BP is the

operator of Alvheim, Skarv, Valhall, Hod, Ula and Tambar, in addition to the

Ivar Aasen field development. The company is also a partner in the Johan

Sverdrup field. Aker BP is headquartered at Fornebu, Norway, and is listed on

the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker 'AKERBP'. More about Aker BP at

www.akerbp.com.

This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12

of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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