Norwest Energy to increase interest in Northern Perth Basin EP413 from 1.278% to 50.467% January 21, 2010

Norwest Energy (ASX: NWE) has entered into an agreement to acquire the 49.189% interest of Origin Energy Developments Pty Ltd (“Origin”) in Northern Perth Basin exploration permit EP413 for a consideration of A$87,500.

The transaction is subject to the agreement and relevant documents being approved and registered by the Minister for Mines and Energy by 30 June 2010. It is also subject to the continuing parties holding interests in that exploration permit and the Minister agreeing to certain variations of the permit conditions one of which requires those parties to agree to the drilling of a well on the permit by 1 February 2011.

ROC Oil (WA) Pty Ltd holds 0.250% interest in EP413 and has indicated that it intends to withdraw from the permit and will assign its interest to the continuing joint venture participants. See how equities will be in the announcement.

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For further information, please contact:

Peter Munachen or Ernie Myers
Norwest Energy NL
08-9227 3240, or email info@norwestenergy.com.au

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