Norwest Energy’s Quarterly Report December 2009 January 29, 2010

Norwest Energy (ASX: NWE) reports for the quarter ended 31 December 2009.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Detailed interpretation of the September 2009 FTG survey has confirmed TP/15 Xanadu and Redhill South structures as the prime targets for the 2010 drilling season.
• Well construction advisory group Aztech Well Construction appointed to assist with well planning for TP/15 drill targets – Xanadu and Redhill South.
• Norwest to increase its interest in Northern Perth Basin exploration permit – EP413 – from 1.278% to 50.467% by acquiring Origin Energy’s 49.189% interest.
• Additional high-resolution ground gravity survey was completed over Dorset, UK block – PEDL238 – in October 2009. Now merged with previous data and interpretation, it confirms a number of leads.

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

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