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May 16 , 2008 NEWS RELEASE   Nordic Oil and Gas Begins Clearing Well Sites in Preparation for Drilling at Preeceville For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                 WINNIPEG, MB. (May 16, 2008) - Donald Benson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. (“Nordic” or the “Company”), today announced that the two sites where the wells will be drilled in Preeceville, Saskatchewan, Canada are presently being cleared and readied for the commencement of drilling. “Based on the road bans being lifted and weather permitting, we anticipate drilling the first well during the week of May 26, 2008,” Mr. Benson stated. “Once completed, the rig will then be deployed to the second location where we anticipate drilling to begin during the week of June 2, 2008.” It is expected that it will take between four and five days to drill each well. In other news, Mr. Benson also stated that the Company has launched its newly revamped and updated website – www.nordicoilandgas.com. The new site is more informative and provides visitors with a more in-depth look at the Company. About Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. is a junior oil and gas company engaged in the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and Coal Bed Methane in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Corporation is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trades under the symbol NOG. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed nor accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this News Release.   For additional information, contact: Donald Benson Chairman & CEO   Nordic Oil & Gas Ltd. Tel: 204-956-5042 Fax: 204-897-7154 E-mail: dbenson57@shaw.ca