Statoil’s (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO) second quarter 2010 net operating income was
NOK 26.6 billion, compared to NOK 24.3 billion in the second quarter of
2009.

The quarterly result was affected by a 32% increase in liquids prices
measured in NOK, a 6% increase in equity production and a 12% decrease in
gas prices measured in NOK. Also impairments, loss on derivatives and a
provision for an onerous contract influenced net operating income.

Adjusted earnings in the second quarter 2010 were NOK 36.4 billion, up 25%
from second quarter 2009 when adjusted earnings were NOK 29.2 billion.

Net income in the second quarter of 2010 was NOK 3.1 billion. This result
reflects higher oil prices and increased liftings, lower net financial
losses and lower tax rates partly offset by lower gas prices,
impairments, losses on derivatives and an onerous contract compared to
the second quarter of 2009, when net income was zero and the tax rate
unusually high.

Adjusted earnings after tax were NOK 10.6 billion in the second quarter of
2010, up 21% from second quarter 2009 when adjusted earnings after tax
were NOK 8.8 billion. Adjusted earnings after tax excludes the effect of
financial items and the tax on net financial items, and represents an
effective adjusted tax rate of 71% in the second quarter of 2010 and 70%
in the second quarter of 2009.

“Statoil’s second quarter is characterised by strong operational
performance and a high activity level,” says Statoil’s Chief Executive
Officer Helge Lund.

“We are making good progress on important projects. The Gjoa production
platform is now anchored at the field in the North Sea. The Gudrun
development was approved by the Norwegian Parliament in June, and key
contracts have now been awarded. In Brazil, the Peregrino field
development is moving forward and we have agreed to bring in Sinochem as
a 40% partner in the project,” says Lund.

“Statoil’s production is on track. Equity production is up 6% compared to
second quarter last year. However, planned maintenance turnarounds will
heavily impact production in the third quarter,” says Statoil’s CEO Helge
Lund.

Highlights since first quarter 2010:

* Equity production is up 6%
from second quarter 2009 to 1,957 mboe per day. For the first six months
of the year, equity production is 2,029 mboe per day.

* Entitlement production is up 2% from second quarter last year to 1,765
mboe per day.

* Average prices measured in NOK are up 32% for liquids and down 12% for
gas compared to second quarter last year. Gas prices continue to be low
in a historical perspective.

* On 19 May pressure change and loss of drilling fluid occurred in the C-
06 well at Gullfaks C, causing production on Gullfaks C, Gimle and Tordis
to be shut down. Production on Gullfaks and Gimle was resumed 14 July,
and Tordis will be back on stream after a planned pipeline operation,
which started on 20 July.

* On 21 May Statoil announced its agreement with the Sinochem Group to
sell 40% of the Peregrino field offshore Brazil.

* On 27 May a six months drilling moratorium was imposed in the Gulf of
Mexico.

* On 16 June the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) approved the plan for
development and operation (PDO) for Gudrun.

* On 1 July the Agbami equity determination process was completed
increasing Statoil’s share in the Nigerian field from 18.85% to 20.21%.

Further information from:

Investor relations
Lars Troen Sorensen, senior vice president investor relations,
+ 47 90 64 91 44
(mobile)
Morten Sven Johannessen, vice president investor relations USA,
+ 1 203 570 2524 (mobile)

Press
Ola Morten Aanestad, vice president for media relations,
+ 47 480 80 212
(mobile)

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

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Financial statements and review 2nd quarter 2010:

http://hugin.info/132799/R/1434644/380201.pdf

Presentation 2nd quarter 2010:

http://hugin.info/132799/R/1434644/380203.pdf

Press release complete version 2nd quarter 2010:

http://hugin.info/132799/R/1434644/380199.pdf

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Statoil’s (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO) second quarter 2010 net operating income was NOK 26.6
billion, compared to NOK 24.3 billion in the second quarter of 2009.

The quarterly result was affected by a 32% increase in liquids prices measured in NOK, a
6% increase in equity production and a 12% decrease in gas prices measured in NOK. Also
impairments, loss on derivatives and a provision for an onerous contract influenced net
operating income.

Adjusted earnings in the second quarter 2010 were NOK 36.4 billion, up 25% from second
quarter 2009 when adjusted earnings were NOK 29.2 billion.

Net income in the second quarter of 2010 was NOK 3.1 billion. This result reflects
higher oil prices and increased liftings, lower net financial losses and lower tax rates
partly offset by lower gas prices, impairments, losses on derivatives and an onerous
contract compared to the second quarter of 2009, when net income was zero and the tax
rate unusually high.

Adjusted earnings after tax were NOK 10.6 billion in the second quarter of 2010, up 21%
from second quarter 2009 when adjusted earnings after tax were NOK 8.8 billion. Adjusted
earnings after tax excludes the effect of financial items and the tax on net financial
items, and represents an effective adjusted tax rate of 71% in the second quarter of
2010 and 70% in the second quarter of 2009.

“Statoil’s second quarter is characterised by strong operational performance and a high
activity level,” says Statoil’s Chief Executive Officer Helge Lund.

“We are making good progress on important projects. The Gjøa production platform is now
anchored at the field in the North Sea. The Gudrun development was approved by the
Norwegian Parliament in June, and key contracts have now been awarded. In Brazil, the
Peregrino field development is moving forward and we have agreed to bring in Sinochem as
a 40% partner in the project,” says Lund.

“Statoil’s production is on track. Equity production is up 6% compared to second quarter
last year. However, planned maintenance turnarounds will heavily impact production in
the third quarter,” says Statoil’s CEO Helge Lund.

Highlights since first quarter 2010:

* Equity production is up 6% from second quarter 2009 to 1,957 mboe per day. For the
first six months of the year, equity production is 2,029 mboe per day.
* Entitlement production is up 2% from second quarter last year to 1,765 mboe per day.
* Average prices measured in NOK are up 32% for liquids and down 12% for gas compared to
second quarter last year. Gas prices continue to be low in a historical perspective.
* On 19 May pressure change and loss of drilling fluid occurred in the C-06 well at
Gullfaks C, causing production on Gullfaks C, Gimle and Tordis to be shut down.
Production on Gullfaks and Gimle was resumed 14 July, and Tordis will be back on stream
after a planned pipeline operation, which started on 20 July.
* On 21 May Statoil announced its agreement with the Sinochem Group to sell 40% of the
Peregrino field offshore Brazil.
* On 27 May a six months drilling moratorium was imposed in the Gulf of Mexico.
* On 16 June the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) approved the plan for development and
operation (PDO) for Gudrun.
* On 1 July the Agbami equity determination process was completed increasing Statoil’s
share in the Nigerian field from 18.85% to 20.21%.

Further information from:

Investor relations
Lars Troen Sørensen, senior vice president investor relations, + 47 90 64 91 44 (mobile)
Morten Sven Johannessen, vice president investor relations USA, + 1 203 570 2524
(mobile)

Press
Ola Morten Aanestad, vice president for media relations, + 47 480 80 212 (mobile)

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