Northern Explorations Signs MOU to Acquire West Texas Natural Gas Interests

Market Wire, May, 2009

Northern Explorations Ltd. (OTCBB: NXPN) ("Northern," "Norex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Swiss-based resource management corporation Dominus Energy AG whereby Norex intends to secure a percentage interest of Dominus' working interest in a large, gas production play located in West Texas.

The Texas Gas Project currently consists of 22 existing production gas wells located adjacent to the town of Ozona in Crockett County, Texas. The project encompasses 12,900 acres and is a well documented and prolific location enjoying the presence of actively established companies such as Chesapeake, Devon, EOG, XTO, and Quicksilver Exploration.

Norex President, Mark Schaftlein comments, "We are very pleased to enter into this agreement. This addition to our portfolio is extremely positive and an excellent fit that will rapidly enhance our corporate goals towards becoming an innovative producer of clean energy solutions for America. We anticipate that we should be able to announce a formal purchase and sale agreement shortly. Further announcements will be made as quickly as they become available."

The Company is a reporting issuer which provides public disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Complete details of our agreements will be filed as required by law and made available to the public under the auspices of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

ABOUT NOREX ENERGY (NORTHERN EXPLORATIONS LTD.) (OTCBB: NXPN)

Norex Energy (Northern Explorations Ltd.) is an energy exploration Company currently developing natural gas projects across North America. The Company has acquired a majority working interests in natural gas assets located in California and Alberta, Canada which have the combined potential to contain 16 BCF gas along with associated plant, pipeline and infrastructure.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of our exploration program at our properties and any anticipated future production. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with petroleum exploration and development stage exploration companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Norex Energy (Northern Explorations Ltd.)
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David Naylor, CFO

To find out more about Norex Energy or Northern Explorations Ltd. (OTCBB: NXPN), visit our website at www.norexenergyinc.com .

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