Norske Skog Golbey will commence production of recycled containerboard in April
and start delivery of its first customer volumes. Finalising the
pre-commissioning at the containerboard machine is the main outstanding item
before the project is completed and production can start. There is no change in
the budget for the project.

"We are pleased to announce that we are nearing completion of the world-class
containerboard machine at Golbey, which will be a significant milestone for
Norske Skog and for everyone working at the Golbey mill. Although the final work
has taken slightly longer than expected, we look forward to start deliveries of
containerboard to our customers shortly," says Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske
Skog.

About Norske Skog
Norske Skog is a leading producer of publication paper and packaging with four
high quality industrial sites, strong market positions, and close customer
relations in Europe. Norske Skog aims to further diversify its operations and
continue its transformation into growing and high margin markets through a range
of promising development projects. The Group has approximately 2 100 employees,
is headquartered in Norway, and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the
ticker NSKOG.


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For further information:
Norske Skog media:
Vice President Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
Carsten Dybevig
carsten.dybevig@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 917 63 117

Norske Skog Investor Relations:
Senior Vice President Corporate Finance
Even Lund
even.lund@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 906 12 919