Norske Skog ASA

Regulatory Filings • Mar 1, 2010

No fatalities or injuries at the Norske Skog Bio Bio mill in Chile

Late Sunday evening, it was confirmed that there were no fatalities or injuries

amongst employees at the Norske Skog Bio Bio mill in Chile. The mill is located

in Concepción which was hit by the earthquake on Saturday 27 February. Norske

Skog Bio Bio has an annual capacity of 130 000 tonnes of mainly newsprint, and

employs 240 people.

- The positive news regarding our colleagues in Chile was a big relief. As soon

as more detailed information is received, the group will initiate necessary

efforts to assist our colleagues at Norske Skog Bio Bio and their families, says

chief executive Sven Ombudstvedt.

Property damages and business interruption are covered by insurance.

Based on initial reports from the mill, Norske Skog expects operations in Chile

to be halted for some time. At present it is not possible to give more detailed

information regarding the physical status of the operations.

Oxenøen, 1 March 2010

Norske Skog

Corporate communications

For more information:

Vice president corporate communications Tom Bratlie, phone +47 905 21 904

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl

(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

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