HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Oct. 5, 2009 (Marketwire) --

HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/05/09 -- Mr. Tor Olav Trøim has, effective from today, resigned from his position as director and officer of Golar LNG Limited. No replacement has been appointed.

Golar LNG Limited's board will, following this, consist of:

- Mr. John Fredriksen, chairman
- Ms. Kate Blankenship
- Ms. Kathrine Fredriksen
- Mr. Frixos Savvides
- Mr. Hans Petter Aas

Mr. Trøim's resignation comes as a consequence of his appointment as chairman of the board of Golar LNG Energy Limited. He wishes to focus his time and energy on the development of this company going forward. A consequence of his resignation is that the Oslo Stock Exchange has approved of the composition of the board of Golar LNG Energy Limited consisting of:

- Mr. Tor Olav Trøim, chairman
- Mr. John Fredriksen
- Ms. Kate Blankenship
- Mr. Gary Smith
- Mr. Paul Adams

Golar LNG Energy Limited is expected to have its first day of listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange on October 8, 2009.

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